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Credit Report and Scores

The first line of defense to repair a bad credit report is to find your credit scores from the three tracking bureaus.  CBS News has an article explaining some of key issues that define a credit score.

  • Payment History
  • Amount Owed
  • Length of Credit History
  • New Credit
  • Types of Credit in Use

Check it out: Understanding your Credit Score

See Also: Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian on Wikipedia - My 3 Credit Scores

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How to Improve a Bad Credit History

A bad credit history cannot be changed, but there are several steps you can take to improve the overall score. Experian has tips on how to check your current credit history, understand the data involved, and how to dispute invalid data.

Check it out: Bad Credit History Repair – Experian

See Also: Experian on WikipediaGet Excellent Credit

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Credit Repair: How to Help Yourself

Learn how to identify credit scams. The FTC has a comprehensive guide on how to protect yourself from falling into a credit scam nightmare, and how to get out of one if you already fell victim. It covers topics such as:

  • Recognizing a Credit Repair Scam
  • Your Rights Regarding Credit Repair
  • Reporting Accurate Negative Information
  • Do-It-Yourself Check-Up

Check it out: Credit Repair: How to Help Yourself – Federal Trade Commission

See Also: Get Excellent Credit - FTC on Wikipedia

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