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Confront the Culprit Lastly, you need to confront this person directly. It doesn’t matter if that person is a “close” family member. I don’t care if it’s your sister, a cousin---or even your mother. Let this individual know that they have totally crossed the line and damaged your finances and credit rating in a way that is completely unfair, disrespectful to you, and that has long-lasting implications. Tell the person that they have exactly one week to contact every creditor in which they used your name to close the account or cut off service in your name---and put it in their name.

Ask the Money Coach: 5 Steps to Take When a Relative Ruins Your Credit

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you how to make a credit comeback

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you what steps you need to take to make a credit comeback

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

Posted: October 20, 2011 Tags: , , , , ,
Relationships are a lot like doing business in that they require a considerable amount of time, commitment and good credit to succeed. Nowadays individual credit scores determine virtually everything, including employment status, car insurance rates and if a person is eligible to get a bank loan to start a home. Whether you’re in business or in love, your partner has to be able to pull his or her weight if you plan on having an emotionally and financially secure partnership—platonically or romantically. So before you make your next relationship official, be sure you look out for these seven warning signs that the person you’re dating is potentially a bad investment. —Souleo

7 Signs the Person You’re Dating is a Bad Investment

Whether you're in business or in love, choosing the right partner is essential to your success

The same care that goes into choosing a business partner should go into selecting a…

By Souleo

Posted: August 3, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

How Bad Credit Can Hurt Your Career

If you think your employer doesnt care about how you handle money, think again

Here are four things to know about credit and your job

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: January 1, 2011 Tags: , , , ,

Managing Credit: 4 Ways Bad Credit Can Hurt Your Career

Resources and expert strategies to help you boost, manage and protect your credit history

You’re all suited up and ready for a job interview with your dream company. The…

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: August 23, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,