Credit Inquiries… why are they bad? ( part 1)

Let’s leave equipment financing alone for a bit and continue with our credit series. I had mentioned in my last credit post (about credit scores) that credit inquiries were bad for your credit. But the question as to “why” comes in – just why are credit inquiries bad for your credit score? Well, the answer is perception, plain… Read More »

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The notebook vs. the computer – assessing credit risk

The other day, my computer crashed pretty hard. And between me frantically pushing keys and yelling at it, I thought “why do we even NEED these things?” Then I gave up, called IT, and waited. So I had time to think… Well, I came to the conclusion that yes, it’s good that we have computers, even if they… Read More »

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Just what IS a good credit score?

You know, I realize I talk about some seriously smart, highbrow topics here in this blog. I mean, it’s so “up there” that my audience has to be incredibly up on finance and such, right? Ok, I’ll admit, my audience IS pretty finance savvy, but, as my wife reminds me, I’m no Rockefeller. I mean, my last post… Read More »

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One of Fletch’s 2013 New Year’s Resolutions (golf-related)

Happy New Year everyone. I was e-mailing with a friend the other day, and we were talking about golf (and equipment financing and section 179, but that’s beside the point – this post is about golf). My friend was telling me that he’s about an 8 handicap, and really can’t seem to get any better than that. I… Read More »

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