We have been seeing a new and remarkable level of responsiveness from FICO; little positive changes that once yielded 20 point increases are now yielding 30 or 40 points. Conversely, older derogatory information is hurting less, especially in cases where the old derogatory event is isolated.… Read More
It is Easier Than You Think
The hardest part of the credit repair process is the decision to get started. We know that credit issues can evoke emotional discomfort, and even fear. It may seem easier to ignore the problem in the hope that time will bury the events of the past.… Read More
A Happy 100 Point Bonus
When it comes to credit repair, the best results come from simultaneously cleaning up your reports and rebuilding your credit. Both are equally important, but the current formulation of the FICO model presents a special opportunity to get a big credit score boost from rebuilding – and it is not just for people without open accounts.… Read More
The New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep
- Time passes
- You can do something about your bad credit
Another Year
Here we are at the end of another year. And before you know it, 2011 will pass as well. Wouldn’t you like to be celebrating the next New Year’s Eve with great credit?… Read More
Happy Helpful Holiday Hints
Everyone spends during the holidays. And with spending can come stress, but with a little thoughtful financial planning you can stay worry-free. Here are a few handy hints to add to your glad tidings!
Your Account Balances
There is no long term credit score damage from running up your credit card balances.… Read More
Our Top Ten Credit Repair Tips
1. Rebuild Your Credit
We can’t stress this first recommendation enough. Opening new accounts after a period of bad credit is the best thing you can do for your FICO scores. We recommend opening two credit cards. MasterCard and Visa are the best choice, and secured cards are 100% fine.… Read More
Now Do Something Good For You
You have more control over your credit than you know. It’s amazing how quickly your FICO scores will climb if you take the right steps. Helping you up the ladder is our job. If you take the first step and sign up now, you will enjoy the knowledge that every day from today forward is bringing you closer to your credit goals.… Read More
Credit Repair and the Proper Use of Leverage
There are hundreds of credit repair strategies you may read about in blogs and forums. Tricks abound; legal angles, interpretations of Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements, ways to leverage FTC staff opinion letters, you name it. Many of these strategies have merit – but unless you plan to sue the credit bureaus you are better off limiting your credit repair effort to simple techniques that deliver consistent results.… Read More
Credit Repair for Really Damaged Credit
There are many events that can create the need for credit repair, from the loss of a job to a medical emergency that taps savings and strains an otherwise sound budget. There are also cases of identity theft that, through no fault of ours, cause grievous credit harm.… Read More
Credit Repair Efforts That Count
One of the most effective credit repair strategies for anyone that has been through a period of bad credit is opening fresh revolving accounts. Nothing can rocket your scores upward, faster and farther, than a couple of new credit cards. Why does this work so well?… Read More
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