An Unpleasant Possibility

Are there entries on your credit report that do not belong to you? These may be the result of a file merger error on the part of the credit bureaus. Or they may be the result of a more nefarious case of identity theft. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives you very specific and powerful tools to correct cases of identity theft and to quickly block the erroneous information from appearing on your credit report and impacting your credit scores.
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Perhaps you have had credit issues in the past and are trying to get back on track. Or maybe you have perfect credit and want to make sure it stays that way. Here are some important tips that can make a big difference.
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Statute of Limitation Violations

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) amendment to the FCRA of 2003, is the federal legislation that governs the credit reporting industry. Statutes of limitation for reporting time limits are provided by this legislation. Knowing how these time limits work is essential to any effective credit repair effort.
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Do you have a past due credit card that is hurting your credit scores? Would you like the creditor to make it current, and even eliminate your entire record of late payments? It can be done. Here’s a neat little trick that may be as easy as picking up the phone.
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A Great Investment

Home ownership has always been considered an integral part of the American Dream. Over the last fifty years those that were able to realize this dream have experienced a great financial benefit. Home ownership, in fact, has contributed more to the wealth of the individual than any other investment. But there is another side to home ownership; it is also the most significant financial obligation that most people will ever undertake. If managed properly home ownership can be a source of great pleasure. If mismanaged, the results can be devastating.
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The Real Problem with Disputes

Credit bureau disputes are the essential backbone of every successful credit repair program. And almost without exception it is necessary to start the process with these disputes. But if your efforts are confined only to disputing your issues with the credit bureaus you are virtually guaranteed to be disappointed.
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Getting contacted by a collector is never a good thing. But there are laws that govern the behavior of collectors, and there are steps you can take to control the situation. Here are the rights and remedies that anyone facing a collector should know.
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Decide on Success

You have the power to shape your own future. Where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve? What would you like your life to look like one year from now? Or five years from now? If you really decide on success there is nothing that can stop you from achieving your goals.
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A Tough Spot

There is no statute of limitation for collection of defaulted student loans. And unless you are totally and permanently disabled, there is no way that you can discharge your student loans in a bankruptcy. What to do? Here are some insights and a couple of fantastic solutions.
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There are some powerful credit repair strategies that can have a fast and significant impact on your credit scores. But in the long run if you want to maintain your credit you will need to make a big lifestyle decision.
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