Overcoming the Credit Report Challenge of Paid as Agreed
If you are finding it difficult getting credit approval, you may be facing “too few accounts paid as agreed” on your credit report. Find out how to overcome the challenge.
Marwan Noorani
Marwan Noorani began his professional career as an editor while attending Florida International University, where he was an editor for an on-campus creative writing magazine called Gulfstream Magazine.
Born and raised in Dubai, Noorani sought to further enhance his education by moving to the US. After graduating with a double degree in English Literature and Broadcast Journalism, Noorani went on to seek a master’s degree in Marketing.
As SEO Copywriter of Debt.com, Noorani finds creative ways of aiding those in need of tips and tricks when it comes to credit card, student loans, and various other forms of debt.
What You Need to Know About Paying Taxes on Settled Debt and Form 1099-C
Settling debt doesn’t mean you’re off the hook just yet. Find out what a 1099-C is and what you can do to help avoid an added tax liability come tax season.
Escaping a Credit Card Minimum Payment Trap
Paying the minimum on your balances may be why your payments aren’t getting you anywhere. That’s because minimum payments are really designed to keep people in debt. Understand how credit card minimum payments work and learn how to avoid minimum payment traps.
Higher Credit Limits Could Mean Higher Credit Card Debt
At the start of the pandemic, many credit users were shocked to realize that their credit scores had dropped without warning. The drops had nothing to do with how they were managing their credit card debt. Instead, they were caused by credit card companies decreasing customers’ credit limits without notice. The practice is more common […]
When to Use a Fraud Alert
Fraud alerts can help prevent people from opening accounts in your name. This guide helps you understand the types of fraud alerts that you can set and what each one does to help prevent identity theft.
The Ins and Outs of Auto Loans
Learn the tricks of the auto loan trade while familiarizing yourself with auto loan lingo to aid your loan negotiations. Find out how to make out with the best loan and repayment plan.
What is the Lemon Law and How Can It Protect You?
Nearly 1% of the U.S. population ends up dealing with a lemon vehicle. Learn more about how consumers are federally protected under lemon laws.
What is a Car Lease Buyout and Should You Do It?
There are pros and cons to buying out a car lease. Find out what type of buyout suits your situation best and take the right steps to negotiate your purchase.
When Is the Best Time to Buy a Car?
There are better times of the month and year to buy a car. Discover what they are so you have an edge to negotiate a better deal on your auto loan.
How to Start a Small Business on the Right Financial Foot
We are often asked if starting a small business can be achieved if the owner has the weight of personal debt weighing heavy on their shoulders. Should one dive deeper into debt to start a business that could be their means to climb out of it? Or should they pay off their debts first before […]
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