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  • Credit Repair Checklist

    So you’re determined to fix your credit. Good for you! A better life lies within your reach. Follow this easy-to-understand checklist to help guide you on your journey towards a high credit score. Step 1: Get a copy of your credit report The first and most important step to...
  • How to Find your Free Credit Score

    Consumers should get a copy of their credit report and review it periodically. A good rule is once every four months. One should read the report and notice activity it describes. One should look at it carefully to ensure that it is accurate. Businesses and employers use Credit reports...
  • Who are the Best Credit Repair Companies?

    A good credit repair company may seem difficult to find, but some agencies stand out among the rest. If you’re looking for assistance in fixing your credit, here are the best credit repair companies in business today. Lexington Law Lexington Law has maintained an A rating with the Better...
  • What do Credit Repair Companies do?

    Studies have recently shown that 56% of consumers have bad credit. If you’re part of the 56%, there’s help available. It can be hard to improve your credit on your own, but thankfully, some companies can help repair your credit. Before you decide to hire a credit repair company...
  • The Fair Credit Reporting Act

    The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a federal law that creates rights and protections for consumers. It ensures fairness, accuracy, and sound practices in the collection and use of credit reports and other personal financial information. The Congress has amended the law many times since its enactment in 1970...
  • Can A Tax Lien Affect My Credit Report?

    April 15 is a date that has significance to everyone who is old enough and required to pay taxes. Paying taxes is one of the few things in life that we absolutely have to do. If you don’t pay your taxes on time, you’ll be subject to penalties and...
  • What’s In A Credit Report?

    Almost everyone has a credit card or personal loan, whether it’s because they have borrowed money to purchase a car or a new house. This also means they have credit lines and reports, but most of us have no idea what it contains. Most people ignore the importance of...
  • Can I Get A Lien Off My Credit Report?

    If you’ve ever heard the phrase “you have a lien on your property”, you know how damaging this can be not only to your financial well being but also to your credit scores. For those that are unfamiliar with liens, here is an overview of what liens are, what...
  • 10 Things To Avoid When Repairing Your Credit

    Avoid these ten common mistakes when trying to repair your credit. Many people commit these errors in the belief they’re doing well, only to find out they’ve set themselves back. It’s especially sad when all you were doing was trying to improve, but you ended up doing the opposite....
  • Overview of Credit Repair

    Having bad credit is an issue shared by 56% of all Americans, so you’re not alone if you need some assistance repairing your score. Bad credit can be a serious problem and will cost you extra money in the long run. Thankfully, there are ways you can fix your...
  • 7 Ways To Spot A Credit Repair Scam

    So you’ve decided to buckle up and set to repairing your credit. You’re looking forward to the easier life that comes with having a good credit score. You’re ready to dedicate yourself to wiping your credit report free of past mistakes and misinformation. But don’t let your eagerness blind...
  • Which Is Better: Credit Repair Companies Or Repairing Your Own Credit?

    7A recent study found that 56% of Americans have bad credit. So if you’re looking for a way to repair your history, you’re not alone. It can be hard to figure out what to fix and how to fix it. To do this you may be considering a credit...
  • What is a Good Credit Score?

    Everyone wants a good credit score. After all, when it comes to borrowing money, a great credit score is the key factor in determining the terms of the loan and how low of a rate you’ll actually get. However, trying to figure out what exactly constitutes a “good” credit...
  • How Companies Calculate Credit Scores

    There are lots of different types of credit scores, but most people tend to think about the scores from companies like Experian and EquiFax when they go to apply for a loan. Unfortunately, there is a lot false information about how these scores are calculated, leading many people to...
  • What is a Bad Credit Score?

    Credit scores range from a low of 300 to a high of 850 for both FICO and Vantage Score rankings. The companies that determine credit scores don’t label specific scores as good or bad. Even credit reporting agencies merely review the current market for an idea of what constitutes...
  • Your Credit Score Affects Your Future

    Your credit score is a window into your debt history and can have a vital impact on your financial stability. If you have a bad credit score, you will suffer financial limitations. On the other hand, if you have a good credit score, there many benefits and financial possibilities....
  • 3 Ways to Improve your Credit Score Before Applying for your Mortgage

    If you are interested in purchasing a home, ideally you should begin your quest to improve your credit rating at least 6 months before applying for a home loan. It takes time to make any headway on a poor or average credit score. Even 6 months might not even...
  • How Do You Check Credit Scores?

    Your credit score is always used by lenders to help to determine whether or not any applications you make for personal loans, credit cards, mortgages or any other form of borrowing, will be approved. But how do you find out what it is? We break down how to check...
  • Can your Bad Credit Affect your Auto Insurance

    When it comes to getting auto insurance, you factor in things that you know are important—the make and model, good student discount, and if you’re accident-free. But did you know that you also need to factor in your credit score? Most states use your credit score to determine your...
  • Top 11 Ways To Improve Your Credit Score Quickly

    The National Foundation for Credit Counseling recently held a survey that shows people are less likely to be embarrassed by their weight (12%) than by their credit scores (30%). And just like with dieting, a focus on improving your credit score (the health of your credit), can give you...