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Union Plus Credit Card

Attention Union Members! You're eligible for the exclusive Union Plus® Credit Card - the only card endorsed by your union. Join the 3 million members who carry the Union Plus® Credit Card.
No Annual Fee
8.99% Fixed APR on Balance Transfers for the life of the balance
$0 liability on any unauthorized charges
Personal Customer Service - Speak with a representative 24 hours a day
Online Balance Transfer immediately upon approval
Apply now and receive a response within 60 seconds

NO ANNUAL FEE - Some cards give you one year free, then charge $20 or more! Secured Card click here
COMPETITIVE INTEREST RATES - The Union Plus® Credit Card offers competitive interest rates on purchases and Balance Transfers. Please note: if you received an invitation to apply by mail or email, you can find the Terms and Conditions in that invitation.
BALANCE TRANSFERS - Transfer your higher rate balances immediately upon approval.
SKIP PAYMENT PRIVILEGES - You can skip up to two monthly payments each year with no penalty or harm to your credit rating.
STRIKE PAYMENT PROTECTION - When your union is on a union-sanctioned strike or lockout for 30 days or more, you may skip your payment for up to 3 consecutive months. The Union Plus Credit Card is the only credit card that offers you Strike Payment Protection.
LOSS PROTECTION - The Union Plus Credit Card absorbs ALL unauthorized charges.
100% FRAUD PROTECTION - If your Account shows any unusual activity, we'll contact you immediately to protect you against possible fraud.
24-HOUR CUSTOMER CARE - Contact Customer Care online or call a Customer Care Representative, no matter what time of day.
UNION MEMBER ADVOCACY - Created by Union Privilege, this program helps you resolve disputes and handle concerns regarding any of the Union Privilege programs.
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DID YOU KNOW?

	Bad credit bank accounts are perfect for those who have a poor credit history, have been bankrupt, or have a county court judgment registered against them. This helps them to repair their credit history without being caught in a fraud net. For the best services with a bad credit bank account, people should check the policies of the banks because different banks have different policies regarding bad credit bank accounts. Repairing credit history is the first step to getting back into business. With careful planning and skilled help and patience, it can be done. It is very important to know what is owed and to whom. Current copies of credit reports should be obtained from all major credit bureaus. People should check the accuracy of the information provided in these reports to avoid further inconvenience. Paying bills on time to upgrade credit is also advisable, as is assessing the credit situation regularly to avoid any mistakes. Consolidating debt by paying minimum amounts. People should maintain their credit accounts so that they can use credit when in financial need. They should go for a secured bank credit card that is backed by money deposited in a bank account while reducing the number of credit cards they have. It is advisable to always pay the minimum dues on credit cards and get a copy of a credit report yearly to catch any errors. People should avoid things that can limit their credit such as high balances on credit cards, too many applications for credit, and low credit scores.

To everyone that has no idea about credit and how it affects your credit history. I am a credit specialist at a mortgage company. I see many types of credit. Your credit score is built on an algorithm that the Fair Isaac Corporation has devised many years ago. If you were to call they wouldn't even be able to answer your questions on the mathematical equation. It is kept tightly sealed. Anyway, when I do a credit analysis many people make the same mistakes. The first mistake is they never ever tell the creditors that their income is higher than first reported. Second, they never or very rarely ask for an increase in their credit limits on their cards. But never carry a high balance on the cards. Credit limits should be raised every 6-8 months. You never want to max out the cards. Also, never cancel a credit card less than 24 months. Lenders want to see a 24-month history. Cards with less than 24 months are considered new and will not allow your score to improve.

The myth about derogatory and collection accounts staying on for 7 years. I have been very successful in removing about 75% of those questionable credit trade lines. The important part is to challenge all that is in collections and is charged off. The credit reporting companies (Experian, Equifax, & Trans Union) have to send out to those companies on your credit files a verification card. Many companies are too busy to send it back. They have 30 days to respond. If there is no response it must be removed. Once removed it can no longer appear on your credit history. If it does reappear on your history then you can dispute that with the reporting company showing they removed it once before.

Items on your credit history that are 7 years or older must be removed. Companies can no longer collect for it. If they try then you have a good lawsuit. This is called a statute of limitations. All this can be found under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. When collection agencies purchase a debt that is about to turn 7 years old they will resell it to other collection agencies that will report it on your credit history. This is how the debt remains on the credit history. Credit reporting companies remove debt 7 years after it is reported. I dispute the debt from the first time it appears on the history and inform the reporting company it is the same old debt that was already removed. It is really illegal for the collection agencies to do that but it is done. Also, if you get calls from collectors don't verify the debt. Tell them that person is not you and that they have that person’s old number or whatever but never verify it is you.

If you have recent debt (within the last 2 years), I would pay those off. This would get your credit scores higher. My clients have obtained higher scores of more than 20 points after I was finished with their credit analysis. If you have any judgments on your credit history this will remain on there for 8-10 years. I have had those removed too. It depends on the court. You never want to go to a Consumer Credit Counseling Service. STAY AWAY FROM THEM!! Don't listen to the ads. It’s all lies. Lenders look at these companies like as if you filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Also, these companies, for the most part, never pay your bills on time. On your credit history it will reflect late and slow pay. If you need a method for paying your bills contact me. I will show you how. Any questions?