Beware the Web, where you’ll see plenty of claims that short sales will save your credit, simple as that. But there’s nothing simple about deciding whether to sell your house in a foreclosure or in a short sale, which means you sell the property for less than you owe the bank. And in most cases, going through either process will wreck your credit score. “Both short sales and...
Q. I am 67 and retired. I have an American Express gold card and an American Express Hilton branded card. I would like to cancel the gold card and retain the Hilton card because the gold card costs $110 per year and we rarely use it anymore. I’ve had the gold card since 1971 and the Hilton card is newer, since 1988. My credit scores are 765 to 800 and we have no credit card debt or...
Have you ever wondered why people get denied for loans and why other people get approved for it instantly? Have you ever wondered why some people are not accepted by some companies even though they are qualified for the job? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you haven't heard about credit scores. Credit scores are an important part of today's life. This particular...
