Money Management
Discussion and tips on sound money management.
4597 topics in this forum
-
- 7 replies
- 419 views
-
-
- 2 replies
- 484 views
-
- 1 reply
- 283 views
-
- 2 replies
- 345 views
-
- 6 replies
- 360 views
-
- 0 replies
- 240 views
-
- 6 replies
- 577 views
-
- 2 replies
- 321 views
-
- 0 replies
- 252 views
-
- 8 replies
- 799 views
-
- 2 replies
- 446 views
-
- 2 replies
- 427 views
-
- 9 replies
- 605 views
-
- 0 replies
- 275 views
-
- 1 reply
- 358 views
-
- 12 replies
- 764 views
-
- 0 replies
- 312 views
-
- 0 replies
- 376 views
-
- 0 replies
- 345 views
-
- 3 replies
- 360 views
-
- 6 replies
- 685 views
-
- 6 replies
- 567 views
-
- 1 reply
- 345 views
-
- 4 replies
- 1.2k views
-
- 2 replies
- 440 views
-
- 0 replies
- 319 views
-
- 1 reply
- 342 views
-
- 0 replies
- 344 views
-
- 0 replies
- 1.1k views
-
- 0 replies
- 419 views
-
- 0 replies
- 299 views
-
- 0 replies
- 370 views
-
- 10 replies
- 1.2k views
-
- 2 replies
- 474 views
-
- 2 replies
- 389 views
-
- 1 reply
- 414 views
-
- 0 replies
- 629 views
-
- 5 replies
- 633 views
-
- 29 replies
- 1.9k views
-
- 0 replies
- 1.2k views
-
- 0 replies
- 400 views
-
- 0 replies
- 375 views
-
- 0 replies
- 1.2k views
-
- 1 reply
- 491 views
-
- 2 replies
- 552 views
-
- 1 reply
- 383 views
-
- 3 replies
- 531 views
-
- 1 reply
- 611 views
-
- 0 replies
- 652 views
-
- 0 replies
- 372 views
-
Recently Browsing 0 members
- No registered users viewing this page.
-
Our picks
-
Collections, but Comcast didn't let me pay.
FixTheProblems posted a topic in Credit Forum,
Hello good folks,
Background: last October, Comcast locked my account because *a stranger* (mistakenly) paid for it with a credit card, and later disputed the charge with their credit card company and did a chargeback. Comcast made it so I couldn't use any type of credit/debit cards to pay. It took some give months to even expose this issue, as agents didn't know why my account was locked. I cancelled my account but they still wouldn't let me pay. Eventually, they sent it to collections, which very promptly hit my credit history with a "Collections" derogratory record.
Unfortunate timing, because I'm in the market right now for a mortgage. Without this note, my credit history is close to perfect, with FICO8 of 835+, and VantageScore3 of 810+. With this, the scores drop to about 710 and 760 respectively. Meaning, either mortgage denial or higher interest rate, leading to huge sums wasted.
My questions are:
1) What is the best way to get this rectified and get this record off my history?
- Is it possible to do a "pay for delete"?
- Should I be talking to Comcast or to the collections agency?
- Is there something I need to to in the interim, like disputing the record?
- What would be the fastest way to deal with this? Ideally, I want to apply for a mortgage in the next week if possible. If not possible, in the next 3-8 weeks.
2) Are there particular mortgage lenders that use a more favorable scoring so this one single negative record doesn't hurt my mortgage rate?
- My understanding is, FICO8 has this 120+ point drop for the first negative record, while other scores (like VantageScore3) doesn't drop so dramatically. Is this correct?
Thank you very much in advance.-
- 67 replies
-
-
Titty Bank Wants More Smoke
RehabbingANDBlabbing posted a topic in Credit Forum,
So my DH had a Citi/Best Buy card that was charged off in 2017. After beginning our credit repair process, I noticed the account was reporting the payment history inaccurately on Equifax and Experian. We disputed many times, then ended up suing them for FCRA violations. They settled the case by forgiving the debt and deleting the account from all reports.
But now they’re back! In 2020, they sent us a 1099-C for an amount just a little bit shy of the balance. I believe it was just the principal balance, which amounted to $4,600. Well, as you know, it’s tax season. And who decides to send us another 1099-C for the same account/debt? Titty bank. They put the full amount of the debt this time; which was about $600 more than the first 1099-C they sent.
I have consulted my lawyer because it seems illegal for them to write off the same debt twice. He has advised we should sue them again. While I’m sure we can win the case, litigation and settlement takes about a year to do, based on our past experiences. It ended up costing us an extra $1,200 in taxes this year. What do y’all think? Should we spend more time and effort on this situation? I’m pretty sure Titty also violated terms in our settlement agreement for the FCRA case as well, in regards to them not pursuing further collection activity.
Any advice would be appreciated.-
-
- 24 replies
-
-
American Express Member Since
MP80 posted a topic in Credit Forum,
I have come across a credit topic involving data point information that concerns AmEx's D* policy (which no longer exists) which triggered and raises an important question that may be of interest to anyone who has an AmEx credit card in their relationship history with AmEx.
This is to give credit and courtesy to an excerpt from the @cashnocredit post...
"I had an Amex in 1974, which closed in the early 80s. Opened a new one in 2011 but they didn't backdate me then. Had no record of it (which was always paid on time)."
Question?
Does AmEx have all your previous applications and cards approved and store all positive and negative data indefinitely?
-
- 42 replies
-
-
Vig's Points, Miles, Cash Back, Earnings, Redemptions, and Shenanigans 2023 Edition
TheVig posted a topic in Credit Forum,
I decided to continue another year of my glorified spreadsheet. 2022 was a disappointment in the shenanigans dept. Most of the dive hotels I stay at did remodels during the pandemic. Not too many WTH moments. Disciplining myself to go under 5/24, allowed me to add a Chase CSP and CFU to the mix in 2022. The various dumpster dive apps I use paid off. To the tune of about $2000 in value.
Inflation being what it is, I'm more hyper sensitive than ever on what spend goes on what card, to maximize spend multipliers.
Credit Cards:
Amex Gold & Every Day MR 441,390
Amex Delta SkyMiles 205,415
Citi MileUp MC American Airlines 69,345
FNBO Amtrak Guest Rewards MC 135,948
Chase CSP / CFU Signature Visa UR 101,559
Chase IHG Traveler MC 66,064
BofA Customized Cash Rewards Visa (3% Travel) $0.88
Citi Double Cash MC (2% CB / TYP Everything) 21,186
Citi Premier MC Thank You Points 34,280
Choice Privileges Visa Signature 360,660
WF Active Cash Signature Visa (2% CB Everything) $87.44
Shopping Portals and Apps / Stacking Opportunities:
DOSH (CB) $18.56
Rakuten Amex MR Earning. Pays out quarterly. Points Pending: 6857
Fetch Rewards (GC) 27,439 Points
Ibotta (CB or GC) $7.65
Upside (CB or GC) $14.15
CoinOut (CB or GC) $8.65
Payce (CB) $18.97
Receipt Hog (CB or GC) 3156 Coins
Receipt Jar (GC) 2013 Points
Receipt Pal (GC) 4725 Points
Shell Fuel Rewards (Earning AA Miles 2miles/gal.)
Starbucks / Delta SkyMiles (Earn 1 SkyMile for every $1 spent at Starbucks)
AA Simply Miles
Airline / Hotel Dining and Shopping Portals
-
-
- 170 replies
-
-
When will this last baddie actually drop off??
tps7c posted a topic in Credit Forum,
Hi Everyone!
I have one last bad account, unfortunately a repo, that is still on my Experian and Equifax reports. Before Experian changed their report format, at some point last year the repo account said "on report until April 2023." Well, it's April and it's still showing. Could it be until the END of April? Would it be worth calling Experian's backdoor number and asking about it? Maybe sweet talking them to delete it early? lol
What do you guys think? In comparison, this account was scheduled to drop off my Transunion report in January and was gone in December. Equifax is the worst and it show dropping from the report in July.
Thanks guys!-
- 15 replies
-
-
-
Posts
-
By RichieRich2 · Posted
I second his question though.. isn't it important to show use? Like use that card once a month to fill up my tank, then return it to said drawer. I also got approved for a $1000 First Premier card. I'm still debating Snowball vs Avalanche method for my other cards. The conclusion I keep coming to, is: "Pay off the largest balance which is larger by 4x than any of your other balances so it doesn't eat you alive, then turn the guns on your next highest balance" - about 2 or 3 months of this and I should be allll paid off, .... I am not sure if that is Snowball vs Avalanche but since all the interest rates are high, that seems my most logical point of attack. I still have the chance to manage this $500 Discover/Capital One card and $1000 First Premier card properly. I could have sworn that First Premier does NOT charge an Annual Fee but, given that is now my 3rd highest limit.. how do I handle that, too? -
You are talking about Cap1 - an bank that is stingier with CLI's than the Grinch. -
By supern8ural · Posted
Well this is an old thread, but coming back to this because the promo period on aforementioned AmEx BCE is expiring soon... Now before anyone jumps in, I feel obligated to point out that I just paid off my statement balance on the BCE last month and have an auto payment scheduled for this Friday to pay off the statement balance again this month, so I've actually paid off the balance transfer early and should be able to avoid interest on any purchases (I do use the card as well, as the promo included 0% on purchases). Anyway, I called them today as while the prime rate has gone down it's still 24.49%. Did some digging and compared the generic cardmember agreement with my own Category - generic CM agreement rate - my rate Purchases - Prime + 12.74 to 21.74% - Prime + 17.74% Balance Transfers - same Cash Advance - Prime + 21.99% - Prime + 21.99% so my purchases APR and BT APR are 5% higher than their lowest advertised rate. This cannot stand! especially since two of my FICO 8s are now >800. (not sure why Equifax is stuck at 798...) Called today and the lady was very nice - I seriously have nothing but nice things to say about AmEx's customer service. Really should have got with them years ago. I never have had a truly bad experience with credit cards, but AmEx really does seem to be trying harder to make sure I'm happy. Anyway, I was told that they can't re-evaluate until the promo expires so please call back the day after it does so. Fair enough, I'm setting a calendar reminder now. There's the important info I came here to post, AmEx won't re-evaluate your APR while you're in a promo period apparently. Anyway, this would be the last card I have where my interest rate is higher than the lowest advertised rate for that card (it's also my newest card). My Costco Anywhere Visa is now at 18.74% which is actually lower than what they advertise now (19.49 - 27.49%) so I did call to get that lowered but apparently neglected to post the data point. Now my Macy's AmEx (actually a Citi card) is an eye watering 32.74% but I don't really know if it's even worth it to call them as apparently they don't bother to evaluate you, that just is what it is. I really only keep that card around to fatten my profile - I got it to get a fat discount on a watch I wanted a couple years ago and that really seems to be all it's good for, I just buy lunch on it once every six months or so and then pay it off. I don't even ask for CLIs on it after they hit me with a hard pull a while back. -
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/more-americans-relyinh-credit-cards-buy-groceries-new-study-finds -
Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
-
