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lamontsmith13 asked:


I finally decided to do something about my low credit rating and I’ve successfully paid off almost all my credit card debt and I’m repairing my credit rating myself (charge offs, collections, etc.). I just got a high interest rate, low balance Mastercard ($500 limit) in order to re-establish a nice pattern of credit trustworthiness. What is the best way to raise my FICO score using this card? Should I make one huge purchase then pay it all off early or should I make smaller purchases and pay it off early over time to establish a good credit pattern? My goal is doing well enough with the card that my credit limit is raised, my score goes up and I can qualify for a home loan in the future. I know some will say not to use a credit card at all but this is the only way I know how to raise my score and get back into the good graces of the Big 3 (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax). Thanks.

Carlos

Sandra Stammberger asked:


Credit report monitoring is a smart move for anyone these days. Credit report monitoring can provide an early warning if someone has committed identity theft against you, a problem that is becoming more and more prevalent as technology makes it easier for thieves to obtain confidential information that in years past would have been harder to get. By performing regular credit report monitoring you’ll be able to verify both the good and bad reports against you and make sure that they are accurate.

Another reason for regular credit report monitoring is the simple fact that credit reporting agencies do sometimes make mistakes. If you are the victim of an error, then regular credit report monitoring can help you find the error as soon as it occurs, or shortly thereafter and take corrective action. The sooner you know about a problem, the sooner you can fix it, and quick action is the key to assurance of accuracy and making sure that your credit report will help you and not hurt you. If you are not actively engaged in regular credit report monitoring you may never be aware of the problem.

Many people think that a credit report monitoring doesn’t matter in their lives, but we live in an age where credit reports are used as an indicator of trustworthiness by many companies and individuals. Having a poor credit report can get you turned down for an apartment, and having a good credit report can get you accepted. If you are not engaged in credit report monitoring you may have some nasty surprises in store. Credit report monitoring and taking corrective action when mistakes occur can make the difference in getting the job you want, or the promotion at your current place of employment. Even insurance companies sometimes check credit reports when deciding whether or not a person is a good risk for an insurance policy.

If you have negative points on your credit report that are deserved, then you can work to improve the report but you need to use credit report monitoring to be aware of them. If you have negative entries due to mistakes or identity theft, then regular credit report monitoring can inform you of this and allow you to fix the problem before it hurts you. With all the benefits that come from regular credit report monitoring, everyone should take time to check their own credit report. Credit report monitoring is made even easier by the legislation that every consumer is entitled to one free copy of their credit report a year. Credit report monitoring is most effective if it is carried out more than once a year, but it is a start.



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