Credit Repair and History
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Credit Repair and History
Summary
Credit cards, often the cause of financial troubles, can also be your best ally in credit repair. If you're struggling with debt and poor credit, prioritize paying your minimum credit card bills and staying within your card's limit. Avoid cancellations or charge-offs, as they can severely impact your ability to regain credit in the future.
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The Credit Repair Equation
Credit cards might be the reason many people find themselves in financial distress, but they're also crucial for credit repair. If you're facing increasing debts and declining credit, it's vital to pay at least the minimum on your credit card bills and never exceed your credit limit. A cancelled or "charged off" account can make obtaining future credit difficult, complicating your path to credit restoration.
If your cards have already been cancelled or charged off, consider applying for a card from a company that caters to clients with poor credit. Despite high interest rates or annual fees, maintaining an active credit account is essential for rebuilding your credit.
Rebuilding and Cleaning Your Credit
Rebuilding your credit by consistently paying new bills on time is just one part of the repair process. You also need to address existing negative items on your credit reports. Removing an incorrect entry can make it as if it never existed to that credit bureau.
Obtain and Review Your Credit Reports
First, obtain your credit reports from the three major agencies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. You can do this through their websites or get a free report if you've been denied credit, insurance, or employment in the past 60 days.
Once you have your reports, check for inaccuracies. Highlight negative inaccuracies and send a letter with explanations and supporting documents to the relevant bureau.
Also, any negative information older than seven years, excluding bankruptcy, should not appear on your report, and you can request its removal.
Setting Realistic Goals
Next, determine what to attempt removing and how realistic your chances are. Significant issues like recent bankruptcies or unpaid judgments may be challenging to expunge. However, if previous circumstances like a divorce led to a repossession, you might successfully have it removed.
Minor debts can be easier to handle. For instance, if you owe $1,100 on a canceled card, paying the balance in full could persuade the creditor to urge credit bureaus to remove the negative mark.
Making a Concrete Plan
Review your credit report to set realistic goals. Aim for three achievable objectives and proceed from there. Meanwhile, avoid past mistakes. Keep a couple of credit cards open, active, and pay bills on time. Though the process takes time, your credit can be rebuilt and restored by following these strategies.
Good luck on your credit repair journey!
James
P.S. A solid payment history with a credit card is your best path forward. Find your card today!
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