Archives for May 2008
Credit Repair: Exercise Your Legal Rights!
Take Control!
Don’t imagine that other people always play fair. Look out for yourself. Knowing your legal rights can make all the difference in the world. Here is our explanation of some essential rights and remedies that can save you money and put you back where you belong - in control.
Credit Repair and FCRA Reporting Limits
The […]
The Seven Deadly Credit Repair Sins
The Devil in the Details
Have you had credit issues in the past? Are you ready for better times? Credit repair can produce awesome results if done properly. But a wrong turn can leave you worse off than before. Here is our list of the seven deadly credit repair sins you need to avoid.
Credit Repair Sin […]
Credit Repair: Credit Score Secrets
FICO - More Than Meets the Eye
Fair Isaac and Company is the developer of the FICO score, the credit score used by most lenders today. The exact formula is not published, but Fair Isaac offers a breakdown of the categories of influence, and the relative importance of each. The breakdown is a helpful starting point […]
Credit Repair - A Few Steps to Perfection
A Realistic Start
Effective credit repair is a multi-dimensional process. Your credit report is just the final outcome. If you want to repair your credit you need to start with your finances. You must develop a budget. A budget is a powerful personal financial tool, and you can’t succeed without it. Get a pen and paper. […]
Credit Repair and the Power of Secured Credit Cards
The Big Credit Repair Mistake
One of the big mistakes people make as they begin a credit repair program is to neglect the credit rebuilding part of the credit repair process. Removing derogatory information, as important as it is, will only get you halfway to your goal. If you clean up your credit without opening new […]
Credit Repair and Bankruptcy
Choices and Solutions
A period of financial hardship may leave you with unmanageable debt. If you find yourself unable to meet your monthly obligations you may be forced to consider bankruptcy. Here is a discussion of the new bankruptcy laws along with some powerful credit repair strategies designed to minimize the impact of bankruptcy on your […]