Find every term and definition starting with the letter "j" in the ConsumerSavings.org credit glossary…

Free credit consultation!


Remove negative items from your credit report!


Get on the path to Financial Freedom today!

Zip Code
Please enter the zip code so we can match you with local service providers.

Glossary of Credit Related Terms

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Joint Account

Two people can share a card, each individually responsible for the outstanding balance on the card account. (This is different from having one person apply as a cardholder, with additional cards on that account issued to family members or others. For more information, see additional cardmember/cardholder.)

Judgment

The official court decision of an action or suit. This public record may be listed on a credit report in matters of money and debts owed.