Save Money and Lower your Payments by Improving or Repairing Your Credit

Having a better credit score not only represents easier access to money from lending institutions, but more importantly represents instant money in your pocket.

This probably sounds like something obvious for most of people, but it isn't until you start thinking in terms of real examples and real dollars that most of us start to understand the magnitude of the benefits associated with a good credit score.

For example, let's say that John, with a credit score of 640 wants to buy a house with a 20% down payment. At the same time, Terri who has a credit score of 720 wants to buy the same house with 20% down also.

Did you know that John, will be paying $108,600 more than Terri for the same exactly house? (assuming a $200,000 sale price with a 30 year mortgage).

People with credit scores of 720 and higher are more likely to retire younger and wealthier, because they will have to pay less money to acquire goods like their home, cars, etc; than someone with lower credit score.

Getting a credit score of 720 is not as difficult as credit institutions make it sound. There are proven techniques and guides that can help you achieve that goal.

Copyright © 2005 Excellentcreditnow.com All Rights Reserved

Carmen Shearer is the President and CEO of S&S Financial Services. She has worked in the finance arena for over 10 years and holds two engineering degrees and an MBA from a branch of Harvard Business School. S&S Financial Services offers you credit repair tools and information with a lifetime guarantee. For more credit related information go to: http://www.excellentcreditnow.com


AddThis Social Bookmark Button

American Express
In The News:


Boston Globe

Former Credit Suisse broker arrested in US
Swissinfo, Switzerland - 3 hours ago
A former Credit Suisse broker has been arrested for fraud and conspiracy over deceptive sales of subprime-related auction-rate debt in the United States. ...
Former Credit Suisse broker charged with subprime-linked fraud in ... International Herald Tribune
UPDATE 1-FBI arrests ex-Credit Suisse broker Reuters
Criminal charges for ex-Credit Suisse brokers Independent
Washington Post - Forbesall 467 news articles

CEP News

S&P upgrades Raytheon credit ratings 1 notch
CNNMoney.com - 14 hours ago
S&P upgraded the company's long-term corporate credit rating to "A-" from "BBB+." The outlook is "Stable." The Waltham, Mass. ...
Credit rating soars in District 300 Northwest Herald
Starbucks downgraded to 'BBB' on weakening credit metrics - S&P Hemscott
S&P cuts National City credit rating The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
Wall Street Journal - Forbesall 88 news articles

Credit Crunch: The Sequel
U.S. News & World Report, DC - 19 hours ago
And that certainly seemed to be the case in March when investment bank Bear Stearns became the highest-profile victim of the credit crisis. ...
UPDATE 1-US banks' direct borrowing hits record in week Reuters
UPDATE:Comml Bks Set Record For Avg Discount Window Borrowing FXstreet.com The Foreign Exchange Market
The Market: What the Pros Are Saying BusinessWeek
The Associated Press - San Jose Mercury Newsall 77 news articles

Legg Mason's stock hit by Credit Suisse downgrade
Reuters - 14 hours ago
Credit Suisse analyst Craig Siegenthaler downgraded Legg Mason, the No. 2 publicly traded US asset management company, to "underperform" from "neutral," ...
After Credit Suisse downgrade, Legg shares fall Daily Record (subscription)
Legg Mason leads financials lower MarketWatch
Legg Mason shares slide after ratings downgrade Forbes
Baltimore Sun - 24/7 Wall St.all 20 news articles

UPDATE 1-US credit problems far from over - FDIC's Bair
Reuters - 9 hours ago
"You simply must accept that the credit downturn is far from over," Bair said in prepared remarks to a banking group in Florida, a state where the US ...
On credit watch RightSide Advisors
Bank Failures Rising How to Protect Your Money Inglewood Today
FDIC Quandary Could Stick US Taxpayers With the Tab for the US ... Money Morning
InvestmentNews - Sarasota Herald-Tribuneall 16 news articles

LA Financial Federal Credit Union and Operation HOPE Partner to ...
MarketWatch - 10 hours ago
As a result of the partnership, HOPE will offer "one-on-one" home ownership, credit and money management counseling to LA Financial members and unbanked ...

To Your Credit, Two Cards
Washington Post, United States - 3 hours ago
Dear Heloise: My suggestion is to carry two (different type -- Heloise) major CREDIT CARDS. When in a foreign country recently, I found an airport desk that ...

Police seek credit union robber
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 11 hours ago
Posted: 3:57 PM- Salt Lake City police are seeking the man who robbed a credit union Thursday. The Mountain America Credit Union at 1225 S. Redwood Road was ...
Man robs credit union KSL-TV
Officers searching for man who robbed credit union Deseret News
all 3 news articles

Washington Post

Agent's credit cards led to arrests
Houston Chronicle, United States - 8 hours ago
By PEGGY O'HARE Authorities have arrested two people linked to credit cards stolen from a Woodlands federal agent who died after he was severely beaten ...
Thomas J. Byrne; DEA Supervisory Agent in Houston Washington Post
all 3 news articles

Alleged credit card thief signs name on receipts
The Associated Press - Sep 3, 2008
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa City police say they didn't have much trouble finding a man accused of using a stolen credit card — he signed his own name to ...
A stupid credit card thief Computerworld
Alleged thief leaves giveaway clue _ his signature The Associated Press
all 207 news articles
credit - Google News
Your Ad Here

Games at Buy.com

Holiday Home Store at Buy.com

The Easy Way To Gain Access To Your Free Online Credit Report

When you apply for credit, those lending you the money want to know if you are going to pay them back. One way they decide if you... Read More

Borrowing on a Credit Card

One of the easiest ways to borrow money of a financial institute is to use a Credit Card, available from all banks, building societies, and other financial... Read More

Ten Steps To Building A Good Credit History

Are you thinking of buying a house? Do you want to buy a new car to replace that old wreck? Trying to get insurance on you home,... Read More

Dont Fall For A Scheme When Trying To Rebuild Your Credit History

For people with a spotty credit history or bad credit, getting approved for a standard credit card can be difficult, if not impossible.There are a number of... Read More

10 Ways To Boost Your Credit Score

1. Deleting Errors in 48 HoursThis is the absolute fastest way to correct errors on your credit report and raise your credit score. However, it can only... Read More

Good Credit is King, When Qualifying for Mortgage Programs

If you want to purchase a new home or refinance your current mortgage, be sure to check out the wide array of loan programs available. If you... Read More

Credit Cards - The Basics

How Lenders Operate ? And How They'll Make a Tidy Fortune from the UnknowingCredit card companies might seem like immensely clever, money making enterprises that exploit every... Read More

Do You Know The Top Five Credit Card Mistakes?

When you're dealing with credit cards, you're playing with fire. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people out there who don't realise that, and make all sorts of... Read More

Always Avoid Payment Holidays

Once you've been paying off a credit card for a while, you might be offered a 'payment holiday'. You'll get a letter, saying that since the company... Read More

Different Types of Credit Cards and Features - Part 1

Just as there are too many credit card companies to count, there seems to be just as many different credit cards, all claiming to offer you the... Read More

Our World Of Credit Cards! Which One Is Right For You

There are not many of us who do not have a credit card these days. But, not all of us are as wise in the area of... Read More

Credit Repair Myths and Facts

There are no secrets to repairing your credit. Many shady credit repair agencies would love you to think the contrary. Negative items can be removed from your... Read More

What Is A FICO Score?

A credit score is most commonly known as a FICO score. FICO stands for Fair Isaacs Corporation. It's a company that developed the credit scoring software used... Read More

14 Common Credit Mistakes

Establishing credit and wisely managing your credit becomes easier when you know how. You'll feel empowered by taking knowledgeable steps towards good credit, and you'll be on... Read More

Credit Cards: How To Use Them

Credit cards can be a very quick way of getting into even more debt if you do not know how to use them properly. UK debt is... Read More

How To Establish Great Credit

Building a good credit history is important. If you have no reported credit history, it may take time to establish your first credit account. This problem affects... Read More

Low Interest Credit Cards: A Thing of the Past?

With interest rates rising, low or zero percent credit cards may soon become a thing of the past. However, the wise shopper can still secure a low... Read More

Credit Card Balance Transfers Can Help You Stop Putting Money Down The Drain

As you probably know, interest rates are at all time low right now and if you aren't getting the best deal from your credit card company then... Read More

Tired Of Being Broke?...Learn How To Force Banks To Give You Money!

Imagine...obtaining credit that's incredibly easy...opening doors of opportunity you never even considered being possible. Credit which will allow you to take the dream vacation of a lifetime,... Read More

Online Credit Report and Online Credit Reports

Online credit reports are easily accessible to those interested in viewing them. If you have wondered about what kind of credit score you have, you can go... Read More

New Law Provides Free Annual Credit Report

As of Thursday, December 1, 2004, one-third of Americans will be able to access their credit reports from all three main agencies for free. Passed in late... Read More

Credit Cards and How To Choose Them:

It may seem like a simple question but its important to take into account a few factors when choosing your credit card. If you are in the... Read More

My Credit Card Application Was Rejected! Now What?!?

No doubt, you've probably gotten literally hundreds of credit card applications in the mail and online, and each and every one of them has said that you've... Read More

0% Credit Cards

These days, credit cards in the UK are competing with each other on two very attractive offers with a headline rate of 0%. These 0% credit cards... Read More

Avoiding College Credit Card Traps

Congratulations college freshman! You're about to embark on one of the most exciting times of your life. By now your parents, siblings, and friends have offered you... Read More

Myths and Truth about Credit Scoring

Credit score is the key factor determining approval of almost any type of credit. It is based on the information contained in your credit report files. The... Read More