Collection Agency Tips

Credit Report Scores - Who Determines Them?

There are three major credit reporting agencies: , , and .

Each of these credit reporting agencies receives information from credit grantors such as credit card companies, stores granting credit, mortgage companies, and banks. They compile your credit history and compute your credit report scores.

They provide your history and credit report scores to others who have a genuine interest in your credit worthiness.

Stop Collection Agencies

Why do collection agencies spend so much energy calling you at annoying times to get your money?

Most third party bill collectors get paid a percentage of everything they collect that's why!

The debt collection industry offers big profits which attracts a lot of unethical agents. There are more than a handful of bill collectors that will go to any length to collect a debt and earn their commission. Even breaking the law! What normal decent individual would want to have a job coercing, manipulating and scaring people into giving money that they don't have?

Anyone pocketing a commission off it!

If you are currently experiencing the discomfort of threatening phone calls and letters, or if you ever do in the future, you can take comfort in the knowledge that you have the authority to put an immediate end to such harassment.

Every citizen has this authority!

The problem is that most don't know it!

A federal law called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 1977 to protect people like us from the abuse of loser bill collectors and collection agencies, limiting their tactics to extract money from debtors.

Unfortunately, this law applies only to third party collection agencies and not to the creditor to which you owe the money, as they are usually banks, and assumed to be decent people.

The Collection Agency Nullifier have provided "knowledge links" that provide you resources, secrets and tactics that will help you effectively deal with the collectors on the phone!

It is a psychological game when you are on the phone with the collector. If you know your rights (rules of the game) YOU will be in control of the call---not THEM!

While your taking control of the phone calls get your:

• account information
• their address
• the name of the bill collector

Seriously, it's more than just writing a letter and the government isn't going to hold you by the hand and tell you exactly what you need to know.

If you want to ensure you cover all the bases, that you are invoking the provision properly, and that you are taking the necessary steps to successfully nullify/stop the collection agency from harassing you--

Credit Report Scores - Who Determines Them?

There are three major credit reporting agencies: , , and .

Each of these credit reporting agencies receives information from credit grantors such as credit card companies, stores granting credit, mortgage companies, and banks. They compile your credit history and compute your credit report scores.

They provide your history and credit report scores to others who have a genuine interest in your credit worthiness.

Spending Tips Stores provide lots of spending tips:

• Save 30% only until Thursday.
• Sale ends Sunday at 4 PM.
• You only go around once in life.
• You'll be happy with your purchase.
• You'll look good in this new model.
• Watch their happy faces when you give the very best.

But, unless you have your own spending tips, you'll spend too much. You need to have your own spending tips always on your mind as you shop. Here are some useful tips:

• Spending Tip 1:

  Simply ask yourself, "Why am I buying this?" Reflect on your own thoughts. What motivates you into buying this item? Is there a real need for the product or is an advertising slogan going through your mind?

• Spending Tip 2:

  Before you buy something, think "Wait a week." Except for food and gas, this really helps. During the next week you can reevaluate your desire for what you thought you couldn't live without. If you still believe you need it, purchase it only when you have enough cash to pay cash or pay off your credit card in the next billing cycle.

• Spending Tip 3:

  Look over your budget plans and ask, "Is this in the budget?" Every successful business has a budget. Think of yourself as a business that is trying to make more money than it spends. Sometimes you delay buying something because it's not in the current budget.

• Spending Tip 4:

  Consider "Will there be a long term benefit or simply a short term moment of happiness?" A business buys an item because it helps the business to prosper over a period of time. You should see a long term benefit from the purchase for you and your family.

• Spending Tip 5:

  Finally, consider "What are both the benefits and disadvantages of buying this item today?" Think about the good things the item will produce in your life. Then think of the less pleasant side effects. Really think about these effects and decide if the item is in your best interests. Consider the benefits and disadvantages from both a short term and long term perspective.

Credit Report Scores - How to See Them

Each of the three credit reporting agencies can provide you with a one-time copy of your credit report. Equifax, Experian, for example, will provide your report online for a fee of $9. Trans Union charges from $7.50 to $9 for your credit report.

All three credit reporting agencies will also provide a one-time copy of a "3-in-1" credit report. This contains your credit reports and your credit report scores from all three reporting agencies. Trans Union charges $34.95 while Equifax and Experian each charge $39.95.

Credit Report Scores - Improving Then

A good score helps you get the best loans. The loan officer will be glad to see you because you will:

• Qualify for a larger loan
• Get a loan faster
• Get the best interest rates.