a credit to (someone or something)

A person or thing that reflects very well on someone or something. Your children are so well behaved. They're a real credit to your parenting. Sarah is a credit to this company. We must do everything we can to keep her on board. You should all be proud. The work you've done here today will stand as a credit to you all.

credit (something) to (someone or something)

1. To apply a payment to a financial account belonging to someone or something. Now, which account should I credit this payment to? Don't worry, ma'am, we'll credit the refund to your bill. Why hasn't my payment been credited to my account? I know I submitted it on time.

2. To give someone praise, admiration, or acknowledgement for some task, achievement, or accomplishment. Jenny did all the hard parts of the project, so we need to credit the work to her. The company credited the sharp increase in quarterly profits to the massive popularity of its latest product. I must credit my success to the many excellent acting teachers I've had over the years.

on credit

Bought owing some or all of something's cost in the future, either in full or in instalments, instead of paying that money upfront. We desperately needed a new car but our savings were pretty depleted, so we had to buy it on credit. You need to stop buying things on credit, or you're going to be in debt for the rest of your life.

*credit

(for something)

1. praise or recognition for one's role in something. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) Especially with a lot of ~, much ~.) Mary should get a lot of credit for the team's success. Each of the team captains should get credit.

2. praise or recognition of someone for having a particular quality. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) We give her a lot of credit for her ability to get people to work out their differences. We will give credit to Sharon for her good humor.

3. credit granted to someone's account for some other financial transaction. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) I will give you credit for the returned merchandise. We got credit for the check Brian sent us.

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In general, credit bureaus will keep track of all your financial details from the moment you first open a credit account.

Credit Bureaus And What They Do With Your Credit

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Girl, Get Your Credit Straight! A Sister's Guide to Ditching Your Debt, Mending Your Credit, and Building a Strong Financial Future

To address the double-tax burden, the Treaty provides a foreign tax credit for the Canadian income tax on some or all of the U.S.

Estate tax relief and planning under the U.S.-Canada Income Tax Treaty

"Whether Boards are moving ahead with capital improvement projects or refinancing existing debt, NCB is increasingly the lender of choice in the Tri-State area." Among the deals closed, Howe originated an $8.3 million first mortgage for a 462-unit co-op located at 5610-5650 & 5615-5645 Netherland Avenue in Riverdale, NY; a $4.5 million first mortgage for Elmhurst Towers, a 160-unit co-op located at 81-11 45th Avenue in Elmhurst, NY; a $3.6 million first mortgage and a $500,000 line of credit for a 107-unit co-op located at 3103 Fairfield Avenue in Riverdale, NY; a $2.8 million first mortgage and $500,000 line of credit for a 99-unit co-op located at 2 Bronxille Road in Yonkers, NY.

NCB sees pace of lending quicken as co-ops seek cash

"At our first meeting, she took each credit card out of my wallet, all except an American Express card, and threw them away.

In a debt crisis? Tips on how to make the consolidation process work for you

* Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Up to $2,400 per eligible employee, per year (IRC Sec.

In the Zone: Enterprise Zone credits offer businesses tax breaks that make a difference

Firstly, there are two systems under which a country can sell a credit: if they are under their emission allowance, they can sell their credits or they can earn credits through hosting project-based schemes, such as joint implementation and CDM.

Japan: land of the rising target?

Over a century later, in 1958, John Deere Credit Company was formally established to provide funding for John Deere retail financing programs.

John Deere credit: balancing tradition and innovation

She called every business the ID thieves had tried to scam and told them not to extend credit to the impostors.

You own you: when identity thieves open an account in your name, it should be the bank's problem, not yours

By striking down Ohio's investment tax credit, the U.S.

In the Supreme Court of the United States: No. 04-1704: DaimlerChrysler Corporation, et al., Petitioners, v. Charlotte Cuno, et al., Respondents: brief of Tax Executives Institute, Inc. as amicus curiae in support of petitioners: interest of amicus curiae

2 It's safe to check your credit. Contrary to popular rumors, checking your own credit data will not harm your credit score.

Five facts about your credit

(Texas allows only victims of identity theft to freeze their credit accounts.) About 20 states now have pending legislation that would force credit bureaus to give consumers the right to freeze their accounts.

States consider "security freeze" laws

Both auditors and users of financial statements, including credit portfolio managers, will need to place greater emphasis on understanding how assets and liabilities are measured and how reliable these valuations are when making decisions based on them.

Fair value accounting