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How do you feel about insurance companies pulling your credit report?

I live in Michigan a state where it is law to have insurance. I have also been denied insurance by a certain large insurance company based on my credit score. I just don't think they should be able to pull your credit report if your required by state law to carry it. [...]

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Can you keep your credit card accounts open after using a debt management service?

Just wondering if anyone has used a debt management service and knows if this is possible. I know they set them to automatically close when they are finished, but does anyone know if you can contact the credit card company and ask them to leave it open once it is paid off? The reason I [...]

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How to pay off credit cards enrolled in a debt management program?

I have been in a debt management program with a local credit counseling service for about 8 months. My parents have offered to co-sign a loan so I can pay off the cards. The loan with the bank is a lower interest rate than the cards and will pay them off faster with [...]

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