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What to Do About a Charge Off On Your Credit Report

Once a charge off appears on your credit report, it can remain there for seven to 10 years. It’s a serious matter — and one that can go on hurting yo[...] read more »
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How To Remove A Collection Account

Several common strategies for getting collection accounts removed from your credit reports. Collection accounts can be sticky and difficult to deal w[...] read more »
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Can You Remove a Collection Account from Your Credit Report?

Do you have a collections account listed on your credit report? Here are some of your credit repair options if you have a collection account. read more »
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How to Clean Up Your Credit Score

Take a look at these 5 tips to improve your credit score! read more »
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How to Get Your Finances in Order

Stop putting it off. Get your finances in order with these simple steps. It doesn't have to be scary or complicated. read more »
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FreeCreditReport.com Is NOT Free

Have you heard of FreeCreditReport.com before? If you watch television at all, you probably came across their free credit report commercials more th[...] read more »
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3 Ways to Get a Late Payment Removed From Your Credit Report

As long as you don’t have several late payments on the same account, it’s really not that difficult to get them removed. Here are three methods you c[...] read more »
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How to Fix an Error on Your Credit Report

See how to fix an error on your credit report. Why? Because a credit report error can potentially cost you thousands on a loan and even cause you to [...] read more »
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Why Your Credit Report Matters to Employers

Increasingly, as part of the background check when you apply for a new job, employers are asking if they can have a peek at your credit report. read more »
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5 Things That Don’t Affect Your Credit Score

There are things that don't affect your fico credit score that you may have thought did affect it. Here are a few of them that you shouldn't worry [...] read more »
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5 Reasons Dick Tracy Needs to Sleuth in His Credit Report

Everyone should check their credit reports on a regular basis — and not just those looking to borrow money. Here are 5 reasons that you should check [...] read more »
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Is FreeCreditReport.com A Scam?

FreeCreditReport.com gets a bad name, their horrible commercials don't help, but are they really a scam? read more »
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How to Check Your Credit Report and Dispute an Error

Nice walkthrough of how to check your credit report (for free) and what to do if you spot any errors. Includes a sample dispute letter. read more »
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Financial Highway To A Good Credit Card

The financial highway to a getting low interest on your mortgage or lower insurance rates ironically begins with building a good credit history. read more »
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How to Read Your Credit Report

First time you've read your credit report? What do all of these sections mean, why do they matter? Let's break down how to read your credit report. read more »
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