
How does credit repair work & which tactics should you avoid?
If you have poor credit, your ears likely perk up when you hear or see ads for credit repair companies. You may be enticed…
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If you have poor credit, your ears likely perk up when you hear or see ads for credit repair companies. You may be enticed…
Read this PostCredit repair sounds good, but consumers should almost always avoid working with a “credit repair” agency. These firms typically use borderline-ethical practices that try…
Read this PostBad credit can come back to haunt you. A history of late payments or unpaid debts can make it hard to buy a home,…
Read this PostOne of the most common goals we hear from our clients is, “I want to improve my credit score.” FICO credit scores range from…
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SubscribeAs part of our ongoing series to better explain the relationship between credit counseling, credit reports and credit scores, we want to look specifically…
Read this PostOne of the central components of the credit counseling process is the credit report review. This serves a variety of purposes, and can help…
Read this PostA savvy consumer should always think twice before authorizing any company to pull their credit report. But in today’s world, credit checks (also commonly…
Read this PostAs we’ve discussed on several occasions in the past, medical debt is rough! There’s nothing worse than dealing with an injury, emergency, or even…
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