Bad Credit Forum- Re: Best Way To Pay Down Debt and Raise Credit ScoreAlso be sure to check your credit report for errors. They really do happen. I had 2 entries for one credit card, for example, which made it look like I had more outstanding credit than I did. I disputed it, and it was quickly fixed. […]
- Re: Best Way To Pay Down Debt and Raise Credit ScoreThere is a decent article on credit card payoff strategies: http://www.over50web.net/finance/save-money-finance/credit-card-payoff-strategies/ The comments actually give some good information. Basically, you should pick a stategy that works well for you. That said, I do believe that paying off cards that are close to their limits will have a quicker impact o […]
- Re: Renting With Poor CreditAbsolutely, your best bet is to long for somebody who needs a room mate in their own home - if you need very cheap rent, there are older people who need some help around the house or transportation - and they may be willing to give you a big break on rent (or even free rent) in exchange for some services. Of course, you have to be responsible and do what you […]
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Monthly Archives: January 2009
How High Can The US Jobless Rate Go?
The US Economy Lost Half a Million Jobs Last Month
Now I’m watching CNN, and they are reporting that most economists feared that the number would go up to over 700,000, and so half a million lost jobs was actually good news. The unemployment rate is now 7.2 percent. In fact, we have lost the most jobs since the time after world war two when the companies were cutting back from the war years.
So just how bad can this streak of layoffs get, and when will it get better? Some economists are predicting a 9 or 10 percent unemployment rate since the end of the end of the year. Hopefully, they are being over pessimistic again
