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Question by swnkygirl: How can there be a 108/99 point difference in my credit scores?
My TransUnion score is 108 pts. higher than Exp. and 99 points higher than Equi. Yes, I have been over my credit reports 100 times. The info on all 3 is EXACTLY the same, except for one paid debt in the amount of $ 44 from 6 years ago that’s listed on Exp. I actually monitor my scores every day to see if they catch up. There are no discrepancies among the 3 bureaus, and nothing being reported on one that’s not on the others with the exception of the paid item mentioned above. I realize there will be differences in scoring and that they use different models, but 100 points??? How can I get Exp. and Equi. closer to TU’s score??? Thanks in advance for your help!

Best answer:

Answer by peilthetraveler
My TU and Experian are 60 points higher than my equifax too. I have had 100 point differences though too at some points. Also check inquiries. When credit companies do inquiries on you, they seem to use equifax and experian more than TU and too many inquiries can drop your score.

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Question by Phat LC: Should I purchase Identity Theft?
I lost my ssn card a few days ago, so I applied for a new one, and I also put a fraud alert with the 3 credit bureaus, BUT I was reading this Protection Plan they offer for $ 15 a month and I was wondering, is it a good idea to sing up for it? They give you a $ 20,000 insurance policy with no limits on how often you check your credit reports and they also monitor any BIG changes in your credit….So if you have any experience or input in this matter, I would greatly appreciate your comments!!!

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Answer by jpr302001
I don’t think it’s necessary.

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Question by KB: Is Credit Inform by Capital One a legitimate credit monitoring company?
It is not usually mentioned with the big three attributing reporting agencies TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax.

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Answer by bdancer222
It’s not a credit reporting agency. It’s just a monitoring service.Personally, I think credit monitoring services are a waste of money. You can easily monitor your own credit by spacing out your free credit reports from each credit bureau.

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Question by Liana Mei: credit monitoring services?
What is a full, cheap assigning monitoring service? With both reports and FICO scores for all three? I was going to apply for the wamu card but having too many credit cards is a bad idea for a person’s credit esp. flop now plus that one only checks Transunion.

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Answer by Sgt Big Red
If you have a Capital One tease, you can get it through them. I use it every other day. It’s cheap 9.95 a month and you get all three along with credit scores and special e-mail alerts. It even has a program where you can see how your tallied would be affected by various scenarios (if I pay this card off, If I miss a payment, etc, etc.)Hope this answers your question.

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HealthcareSource Releases Performance Manager Version 3.9, Adds Significant Enhancements for Healthcare Employee Performance Management and Learning – Continuous Product Improvement Results In Healthcare Market Leadership

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management software for the healthcare industry, announced today that version 3.9 of Performance Manager ®, a leading solution for healthcare employee performance management, is now live. This newest software release features the ability to load SCORM compliant learning content and a host of client-driven features. Performance Manager clients benefited from significant product enhancements in 2011 that simplify the workflow and analysis of performance appraisals, goals, feedback, competencies, and learning.

“In the 2011 ASHHRA/HealthcareSource Healthcare HR Initiatives survey, 36% of respondents stated they planned to follow Performance Management technology to accomplish their HR initiatives,” told Michael DiPietro, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at HealthcareSource. “We’ve reacted to this potent market demand with an uninterrupted flow of unexampled features. As a result, HealthcareSource is today established as a market leader in healthcare employee performance management with enormous momentum on unexampled sales.”

HealthcareSource was recently named a category leader for talent management in healthcare by KLAS, a healthcare technology research firm that specializes in monitoring and reporting the performance of software, services, and medical equipment, and infrastructure vendors. This recognition signifies “leadership in working with customers to resolve issues and match expectations to reality”. HealthcareSource was too ratted in a KLAS report on Human Capital Management. Among the user comments in the Human Capital Management report was  “HealthcareSource has been outstanding at making enhancements. I have given them feedback time after time, and they have made the involved improvements in Performance Manager. I am ever seeing updates and unexampled versions with enhancements in them. It is howling to cognize that they move our feedback and apply it to the software.” *

Version 3.9 of Performance Manager, now live for all clients, features support for learning content in SCORM format, an industry standard for Web-based eLearning content. In addition, a host of client-driven usability enhancements were discharged — unexampled quick views for dashboard reports, goals added to the employee file drawer, more flexibility in credit hours, and additional reporting functionality. “Supporting SCORM is a big milestone for us and demonstrates our focus on providing market-conducting learning management capabilities that are fully integrated with performance management. We are delivering new features and enhancements at a rattling fast pace and our plans for 2012 are even more aggressive,” said DiPietro.

Previous releases of Performance Manager in 2011 included:

Enhanced Job Description Management, with enhancements for creating, editing, approving and printing job descriptions. A new “message center” allowing managers and users to identify the task they need to act on faster and more easy by proactively sent reminders based on user preferences, which helps improve compliance with policies and regulations. New features for goal setting and goal management. Usability enhancements to appraisal and reporting features.

About HealthcareSource Performance Manager
HealthcareSource Performance Manager helps healthcare organizations manage employee performance by automating the workflow and content for performance appraisals, competency management, and learning management. It starts with clear job descriptions, a competency library, and organizational goals. From these foundational elements, Performance Manager drives paperless employee performance appraisals, ongoing communication between employee and manager, tracking of appraisal workflow, competency tracking, in-service, and other learning opportunity tracking. It was developed specifically for healthcare, is easy to use, and quick to implement – all at a fair cost with excellent return on investment.
About HealthcareSource

With over 1,500 healthcare facilities as clients, HealthcareSource is the leading provider of talent management software for the healthcare industry. Through its software-as-a-service solutions, HealthcareSource helps healthcare organizations source, hire, assess and develop the best workforce possible in order to reduce costs and to improve patient satisfaction and safety. The company’s talent management solutions include applicant tracking, onboarding, performance management, behavioral assessments, physician recruiting, video interviewing and a leading healthcare job board.  A private corporation, HealthcareSource focuses exclusively on the healthcare industry and consistently earns high marks for client satisfaction and retention. For more information, visit http://www.healthcaresource.com.

*”2011 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services” December 2011 and “Healthcare Talent Management: Finding the Vendor Mix” December 2011,  © KLAS Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.KLASresearch.com

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: http://www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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eFiberTools.com Introduces the Inno IFS-10 Fusion Splicer

Inno IFS-10 Fusion Splicer, $ 9990 at eFiberTools.com

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 04, 2011

EFiberTools.com introduces the Inno Instrument IFS-10 fusion splicer. The first fusion splicer in the US market truly able to compete with the name-brand manufacturers, but at a considerably lower price. The Inno is considered by some to be the ‘Best Fusion Splicer’ on the market, plus it’s only $ 9990 for the full kit.

Called The Fiber Master, the IFS-10 is manufactured in South Korea and should not be confused with the splicers out of China. The Inno uses core alignment technology and at only around 4.5 lbs the IFS-10 is designed for high-precision splicing applications, harsh weather conditions. The splicer is well-built with a friendly GUI with intuitive menu options, 350x splice capacity using lithium batteries, upgradable software with USB, and a feature not common anymore, a bi-directional monitor which can be positioned in front or rear.

EFiberTools.com is the only distributor currently with stock. Calibrations and repairs are done in their Phoenix location by factory trained technicians. Generous credits are available to trade-in your fusion splicer, working or not, with some exceptions.

“The Inno IFS-10 has been named the Best Fusion Splicer on the market, and is priced at only $ 9990. Many are tired of being gouged on prices and repairs due to artificially high prices in the US from companies like AFL and Fujikura”, states Daniel Parsons, Owner of eFiberTools.com

South Korea has become known more for quality electronic and other products and the Inno IFS-10 fusion splicer is more evidence of this. The IFS-9 was Inno’s first model but the company chose to wait until they perfected the IFS-10 before introducing it to the US and the “demanding” US customer.

Finally, US customers have a choice. The Inno IFS-10 is the first fusion splicer to hit the US market truly ready to compete against the long-held dominance of Fujikura, Fitel, Sumitomo, and Corning. Pricing on the Fujikura FSM-60s fusion splicer, for instance, is controlled by AFL and Fujikura. Together they have artificially inflated the price of the FSM-60s to US customers to be about twice as much as is paid in other countries outside of AFL’s control. Knowing this, why would anyone buy a Fujikura when they can get the quality in the Inno IFS-10 for 40% less? That’s a $ 6000 savings.

EFiberTools.com even offers a money-back guarantee and will send a free demo unit for a 5-day evaluation to select companies. With a price tag of only $ 9990, the IFS-10 is easily the best-value in a new core-alignment fusion splicer in the US market today. The complete splicing kit includes VF-78 fiber cleaver, heavy-duty case, battery, charger, cables, user documentation and software, plus an exclusive 2-year limited warranty with US service and support

Dealers desiring! EFiberTools is currently looking for resellers and manufacturer reps to market INNO products. Drop-shipped is available to recognized resellers. Special discounts are available to fiber optic training schools and other educational organizations. Quantity discounts are also available. Anyone interested in the Inno fusion splicers or cleavers should contact eFiberTools.com at sales@efibertools.com.

ABOUT EFIBERTOOLS.COM

EFiberTools offers the best value in fiber optic tools and supplies and stocks a wide range of fusion splicers, OTDRs, optical test equipment, fiber optic cabling and connectivity, and other fiber optic products. Not only will you find the Inno splicers and cleavers but also the largest selection of quality used and refurbished splicing equipment from Fujikura, Fitel, Sumitomo, Emitor, Ilsintech, Vytran and others.

EFiberTools.com is known for great quality splicing consumables such as electrodes, cleaver blades, splice protection sleeves, and optical cleaning products all at fair and competitive prices. All of our consumables are fully guaranteed with your money back if you are not completely satisfied.

EFiberTools.com stocks fiber optic test equipment–brand-name and no-brand—such as OTDRs, optical power meters, light sources, loss test sets , fault locators , fiber identifiers, interferometers, talk sets, fiber inspection, and much more. Soon we’ll be adding fiber optic networking products such as media converters and switches, and have a large selection of fiber optic connectors, pigtails and other connectivity products.

Local customers can stop by our Phoenix location at 329 W. Melinda Ln., Phoenix AZ 85027, M-F, from 7:30 am-4:00 pm to check out the fusion splicer. Visit our completely redesigned website at http://www.efibertools.com. Hundreds of new products will be added in the coming months. Be sure to contact the company if you need certain products, or are not satisfied with your current supplier.

EFiberTools.com just rolled out the first-phase its new ecommerce software in September after over two-years of development, with continued expansion. More customer features are planned and hundreds of new products will be added. The company works with a range of manufacturers from around the world to get the quality products and best prices. Many new products are not available through any of their competitors. Sign up for their email list to keep up with new products and specials.

More information is available on the Inno IFS-10 fusion splicer and other brands at http://www.efibertools.com and the fusion splicer blog http://www.FusionSplicers.org. To sell surplus fusion splicers or other optical test equipment contact eFiberTools at purchasing(at)efibertools(dot)com. All other inquiries contact nfo(at)efibertools(dot)com.

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Question by Garrett G: Will “monitoring” my credit make my beacon score go down?
I friend recently told me that if I sign up for an ascribing monitoring service and regularly check my credit reports, my beacon score will go down each time as though a potential creditor were running my report. Is this true? Or do potential creditors know that it is me that is looking at the credit? Basically, if I frequently check my credit through one of these services, will it make my credit worse? Thanks!

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Answer by Jim J
I was wondering that too. I have read that monitoring your own credit hit does not count against you but if a company does it I’m not sure the credit reporting agencies will be able to tell the difference between a company in business to do this and any other business. I think asking the credit bureau directly would be a good idea. The companion trying to clearing you the monitoring service would have a conflict of interest in answering that question and I wouldn’t trust the response.

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Nonprofit Credit Counseling Agency Provides Tips to Help Consumers Check Accuracy of their Credit Reports

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Debt Management Credit Counseling Corp. http://www.dmcconline.org, a nonprofit credit counseling organization (“DMCC”), announced today they provide tip for consumers to maintain accurate information on credit reports in order to receive the best credit rating, services and interest rates from lenders. As more consumers are struggling to find employment, it is their credit reports that may distinguish two candidates apart. It is estimated that 50% of all consumer credit reports contain at least one error. Many errors result from the incorrect reporting from creditors to the credit bureaus, including nonpayment or late payments, misfiling by a department store credit line, a mix up betwixt family members with the same name, and accounts opened without the consumer’s approval by someone committing identity theft.

To begin the process of taking erroneous information from a consumer’s credit reports, DMCC first recommends obtaining the three costless credit reports from AnnualCreditReport.com. This is a procure site where consumers can have a complimentary credit report from each of the credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax and TransUnion once every twelve months. “Be weary of other sites offering free credit reports. Typically there is a catch such as having to sign up for a service” states Jessica Stokes, Education and Research Coordinator for DMCC. If errors are found, consumers should write a letter to the credit bureaus stating what specifically needs to be removed. Copies of this letter need to be certified mailed with return receipt requested to the creditor who reported the inaccurate information and each of the credit bureaus reporting this erroneous information.

“Monitoring your credit reports carefully to make sure the erroneous information is removed, is imperative,” stated Stokes. “Consumers need to place importance on following up on all disputed items to make sure when their credit report is subsequently pulled, creditors will be looking at accurate information.” Stokes teaches about the importance of maintaining records for everything. “Keep copies of all mail relating to the situation and write down names and phone numbers”. DMCC also advises to be patient. The dispute process can take months as the credit bureaus deal with millions of disputes on an ongoing basis. Consumers planning to finance a large purchase are advised to order their credit reports at least 90 days in advance in case there are errors that need to be corrected. For a sample letter to send to the creditors and bureaus, visit DMCC.

It is important to note that only inaccurate information may be removed from credit reports. It is illegal to dispute information that is correct. Consumers can read about their rights to dispute inaccurate credit report information under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Consumers with credit card accounts that are past due may want to consider enrolling the accounts in a debt management plan provided by a credit counseling agency licensed in the state they reside. Debt management plans typically provide lower monthly payments for consumers and some of the major creditors will re-age past due accounts and report them as current to the credit bureaus after the first couple plan payments are made.

About Debt Management Credit Counseling Corp.

DMCC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity committed to educating consumers on financial issues and providing personal assistance to consumers overextended with debt. Education is provided free of charge to consumers via seminars, workshops, a proprietary financial literacy program, and a vast array of online and printed materials. Free personal counseling is provided to consumers to identify the best options for the repayment of their debt. Consumers interested in speaking with a DMCC certified credit counselor may call (866) 618-3328 or request help at dmcconline.org. DMCC is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency, is approved by the U.S. Trustee to provide bankruptcy counseling and education, and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

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Question by Destined2BeQ: Credit Monitoring Services?
Can anyone recommend the best imputing monitoring service and gives reasons why? Especially if you currently use one.

Best answer:

Answer by Jane
It’s a rip off.

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Travel Management Company Can Offer Best Fares to All

Tunbridge Wells, Kent (PRWEB) December 19, 2011

A recent article published on e-tid.com suggests unmanaged business travel could become more of the norm due to better deals online. However, CT Business Travel’s Managing Director Mark Kempster was quick to respond, “We already offer our clients the opportunity to book the cheapest prices available, even if that means we book through sites such as Expedia, Easyjet or British Airways on their behalf. Our business model is based on charging a transparent management fee, so who we book business flights, hotels and car rental through makes no difference”.

Kempster continued, “The key difference is companies who pay the small fees we charge for using our service enjoy all the benefits that come with using a corporate travel specialist. This allows a business to focus all its efforts in running their company rather than wasting precious time managing their business travel needs”.

As an independent business travel agent, CT Business Travel works with all airlines, hotel and car rental companies worldwide – it has no preferences. However, being part of Uniglobe does mean CT Business Travel has considerable buying power and secures the best business travel airfares, hotel and car hire rates, which it can access in instances where the best consumer internet deals are not suitable or available.

The benefits to companies who use CT Business Travel’s services are substantial, such as having their own team of qualified staff taking care of all their travel requirements, visa advice and entry requirements. It also includes an out of hours service which proves incredibly useful when clients get caught up in adverse weather conditions, strikes or freak occurrences like last years’ ash cloud.

CT Business Travel offers clients a credit facility and prides itself on the high level of service it provides, which is reflected in the long standing client accounts it manages and retains, which is impressive considering clients do not have to commit to any contract term.

Another important benefit is CT Business Travel’s ability to work with its clients to device their policy compliance which it then implements and follows. This can include setting budget levels for employees, travel policies like class of travel depending on the duration of a flight, or when individuals are allowed to travel etc. With the use of CT Business Travel’s sophisticated technology, CT Business Travel can effectively monitor and report on all bookings made. This information allows a client to understand how budgets are being spent, where potential savings can be made and instances where policies are being abused.

The travel management fees CT Business Travel charge are minimal and range from £10 to £35 per booking, which depends on the nature of the transaction, such as whether a booking is made through the call centre due to being a complex itinerary or using the online booking tools CT Business Travel provides.

For more information on how to become a client of CT Business Travel and the services it provides, call 01892 673 427.

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