Have an old debt that you thought was out of your life? Get a call out of the blue asking you to settle a debt that's old? Beware. Scavenger collector firms will oftentimes buy old debt for as little as a penny on the dollar and then try to collect. Be very careful because you could be back on the hook.
The good folks at Quicken now have a great new free service called Quizzle that will pull your credit report, give you a credit checkup and show you a credit score. It's known as a Quizzle score but it's pretty darn close to what you'll see if you request a FICO score.
From the website...
"Quizzle is the only place that gives you a simple understanding of your home and your money, all in one spot. You'll get a free evaluation of your credit, home value, mortgage, budget and more, then get important tips on how to make the most of them (minus the confusing financial jargon). Just enter your zip code to get the simple home know-how you can't get anywhere else."
It's definitely worth a look.
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