Do you think it's fair that some employers do credit checks on people applying for jobs?

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Do you think it's fair that some employers do credit checks on people applying for jobs?

By Author on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 | 12 Comments

I was talking with a manager once who said if someone is in debt they will not hire them due to the fact they are at high risk for stealing. I just don’t agree with that. I think there are plenty of good people out there who made a few mistakes financially. How does being [...]

Is it legal for a business to accept credit cards but not allow me to add a tip?

By Author on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 | 9 Comments

The nail salon I go to usually wants me to pay with cash which I think is strange considering they advertise that they accept credit cards and checks. Recently, I tried to pay with a credit card and was told they don’t allow customers to add tips on the card. I didn’t have cash, so [...]

can you apply for credit card before 18th birthday?

By Author on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 | 2 Comments

can you apply for a credit card ahead of time so you can start using it the day you turn 18? similar to how you can register to vote prior to 18th birthday as long as you will be 18 by election day. Related Credit Card Sites Demi Lovato celebrates her 18th Birthday Best and [...]

What is the REAL credit rating?

By Author on Friday, July 30th, 2010 | 6 Comments

Ok..so I got my free Experian credit score from a website advertised on TV and it said my score is 595 which on their site says that I am in the "High Risk" area. But then I heard that the best scores are from the creditors themselves, so I got all three credit scores from [...]

I have a fico score of 549, when I settle my debts how soon will i see a difference in my score?

By Author on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 | 4 Comments

I have under ,000. Right now my fico score is 549. (Very high risk) I am going to begin paying off this off soon. If i got this paid off and settled my accounts within 2 years, does anyone know how long it would take 4 my score 2 go up? Also, does anyone have [...]

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