Managing Credit: How to Prove You’re Not Dead
It’s time to replace your car, so you shop around for the best deal, pick out your new ride, and decide on a color. You know the loan application process will be a breeze because of your history of consistent and timely payments on all your debts. But much to your surprise, you’re turned down. A few months ago, you applied for a credit card and the same thing happened. How could this be? One possibility is that the credit bureaus think you’re dead.