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Proactive Credit Monitoring Benefits: How a Free Credit Analysis Can Help
In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s essential to stay on top of your credit health. Proactive credit monitoring not only helps you identify potential issues but also allows for timely corrective actions. At 360 Credit Consulting, we offer a thorough and free credit analysis to help you gain insights into your credit profile. Discover how…
Credit Approval Strategies for Self-Employed Individuals and Freelancers
Are you a self-employed individual or a freelancer looking to secure credit approval for auto or home financing? Navigating through the credit approval process can be a daunting task, especially when you don’t have a traditional employment history. At 360 Credit Consulting, our certified FICO Credit Team is here to provide you with the strategies…
Credit Delinquencies at an All Time Low
Credit card and receiptsThe job market has been steadily improving since the recession ended, but did you know the credit card delinquency rate has also been steadily dropping? The delinquency rate calculates the number of loans past due by a month or more measured as a percentage of all loans. The delinquency rate reached an…
How To Negotiate with Creditors to Reduce Your Debt
Paying off debt is one way to get your credit back on track. Another way? Negotiating with your creditors to get them to lower the amount of money you owe them. It sounds great, and it is possible, but creditors and their money aren’t easily parted. Read on to learn how to negotiate with your…
Should We Be Concerned About the Large American Trade Deficit?
The United States operates under a large and relatively persistent trade deficit. Broken down to a basic level, this means that the cost of our imports exceeds the value of our exports. Or, more specifically, our external liabilities outweigh our external assets. The obvious conclusion would be that in the long run, this would lead…
How Long Do Negative Items Stay on My Credit Report?
Is your credit report less than stellar? Do you avoid checking it altogether because of what you might find? It’s time to face the music and confront the negative items on your report; the good news is, they won’t stay there forever. Let’s take a look at some of the most common negative credit items…
Credit Milestones to Prepare for Retirement
A good credit score affects many aspects of our life, from where we can afford to buy a house to the job we hold. But did you ever think about how your credit score could affect your retirement? Even if you plan ahead, you may still find yourself in a position where you need to…
5 Unusual Steps to Help You Retire as Early as 50
Today we pretty much take it for granted that we’ll need to work as long as possible in order to be able to one day retire; even if that means remaining in the workforce until we’re 70. It didn’t used to be this way, and we believe it shouldn’t have to. You’ll need to make…
How Much to Spend on Every Item in Your Budget
If you’ve just begun to use a budget, you’re likely tracking your spending to see where your money is going each month. Are you going over budget? That much is easy to tell, but how do you know where you’re spending too much and where you might benefit by cutting back? We’ll break down the…
Credit or Debit?
It’s a common question at the checkout counter. Are you paying with credit or debit? Does it matter one way or the other? We’ll explain the difference and how to decide which card to use. You probably know that a debit card is attached to your bank account, meaning the money is gone immediately, while…