Credit Repair Help

twila asked:


My credit is around 570. I would like to increase it, but I was wondering what the cut off between “bad” & “not so bad, sorta fair” credit was, as I am planning on applying for a card to increase my score RESPONSIBLY. After paying off all of my debt ( which made me feel GREAT!!!), I need to rebuild my credit.

Suggestions?

Janie asked:


When I turned 18 I knew I needed credit cards to grow credit. When I reached the $500 limit on my first card and the $2000 limit on my new card when I found that this was not good for my credit. I hear that as long as you don’t spend more than half of the available balance your credit will be fine. Is this true?

nmommy07 asked:


I am thinking of getting a particular credit card to use on a purchase due to the fact it offers money off the purchase. I know this isn’t a great idea, so I’m still thinking about it, but my concern is with my credit. My credit is fairly good right now and I’m wondering if I get the card and cancel it shorty after, how long does it take to build the credit I lost from getting & cancelling the card, back to normal? If it’s just a few points, does that take weeks/months? Thanks.

Pepper asked:


I am currently a college student with 2 checking accounts (Wamu- 3 years & BOA- 1 year) and 1 credit card (Citi- 1 year). I have always met the requirements for my checking accounts and paid all my credit card bills on time. As for loans, I do have about $10,000 of student loans in debt. I was wondering if it is okay for me to get another credit card. Also, many say that having a lot of credit cards are bad for you. What is the reccomendation of how many bank accounts and credit cards should I have so that my credits would not go down? Thanks in advance!

Nella asked:


My boyfriend is in the process of clearing up some derogatory items on his credit. Once he has paid his debts how many months will it take for him to be approved for a credit card? I understand that the items will be on his credit for 7 years. Will he have to wait until then to start reestablishing credit?

Daisy S asked:


Hi

I am trying to get a mobile phone on contract. As I had no credit history I started paying with a credit card, repaying everything every month. I have been using my credit card for a couple of months now.
Do I have enough credit history now or should I keep using my credit card? For how long?
Thanks

sayyeahh asked:


I am attempting to build a positve credit rating and I need a card that reports to the credit bureau, but will allow me to obtain it without a credit check. HELP?

Sara asked:


I received a letter in the mail from Juniper (iTunes Rewards) stating that they have closed my credit card account due to inactivity. I opened the account about 18 months ago and have never actually used it. Can they close my account just like that without any warning? How should I handle the situation? (Is there anything I can even do?)

Also, I know that closing credit card accounts lowers your credit score. Does anyone know how much mine will be affected?

Matt asked:


Situation: Person A has multiple credit card balances on high interest credit cards and Person B has a credit card with a much lower interest rate. Due to a poor credit history, Person A can’t obtain a low interest credit card. They’ve agreed to transfer it to Person B’s low interest credit card and have Person A pay Person B the monthly payments to make it easier to pay down their high interest balances.

Is this possible?

Double Negative asked:


I see a great deal at a store to open up a credit card and get a prize or a rebate. If I want the big discount I open the credit card and then get the discount but I don’t want or need the credit card at all.

Is it better to close down this new card or keep it open with a zero balance? How does opening and closing account affect my credit score?