How to Protect Your Credit Rating During COVID-19 VIDEO
The CARES Act made significant changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Learn how to protect your credit rating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Law That Gives You a Free Credit Report—Again and Again
= Let’s assume that you have taken advantage of your federal right to see your credit files via www.annualcreditreport.com. Did you know that in addition to that once-a-year deal, you can get free credit reports again and again and again—multiple times in a year, if you like—online and directly from the credit bureaus? You can […]
Will Your Tax Debts Be Reported to Credit Bureaus?
With each passing day, I’m starting to believe that Elizabeth Warren was right: the financial system is rigged against the average middle-class American. Here’s the latest proof of this fact: Congress is considering an ill-advised proposal that would severely hurt millions of Americans’ credit scores.
Can I Remove a Car Repo From My Credit Report?
If you’re wondering whether you can remove a car repossession from your credit report after paying off the balance, you’re not alone. Many consumers are surprised to learn that even after settling a repossessed vehicle account, the negative mark can remain on their credit history for years. Here’s what you need to know about car […]
Can Bad Credit be Deleted From My Credit Report
Yes, it can. Despite the fervent proclamations of bureaucrats and credit bureaus everywhere, a simple fact remains: negative credit listings are deleted from peoples’ credit reports by the thousands each and every day. A few years ago, an attorney from Lexington Law. visited with a regulatory agency for a casual conversation with two agents. The […]
What’s the Best Way to Get Negative Information Removed From My Credit Report
Question: One of my subscribers had a question. She asked, “What’s the best way to have negative information removed from my credit report?” Answer: Negative information can legally stay on your credit report for seven years. For some negative information, such as a bankruptcy, it can be as long as 10 years. The subscriber didn’t […]
How to Handle a Credit File Dispute
Q: I disputed wrong info in my credit file but i’m not satisfied with the results. What else can I do? A: Anytime you dispute information in your credit files, and the issue is not resolved satisfactorily, you have several options: 1) You can add a 100-word Consumer Statement to your credit file 2) You […]
How Credit Report Mistakes Happen
Consumer groups estimate that 70% of all credit reports have mistakes in them. That’s an awful lot of misinformation – and it could be costing you money. If you have errors in your credit file and you’re in the market for a loan, you could wind up paying a lot more in interest than you […]