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How to Repair Bad Credit, Right Now

By Jessica · On November 15, 2012


Right now the economy sucks. Period.  But it won’t suck forever.

More people than ever today are having a trouble with their credit scores because of debt and repayment problems. This can be frustrating and even frightening, in some situations. Don’t be tempted by the quick fixes that are advertised, though – these are highly likely to backfire on you and can make your situation even worse. It takes time to repair bad credit, but it can be done.  And when the economy eventually rebounds, your improved credit score (and lower debt) will put you in a great position to upgrade your life. In fact, it’s exactly actions like these by enough individuals that help to ignite an economic rebound.

 

Keep Up with Your Credit Report

Fixing your credit score begins with keeping up with your credit report. If you don’t examine it every once in a while, you won’t know how many errors it features. Make sure that your credit report does not list any payments as late that you made on time, as well as checking that the balance owed on every account is recorded correctly. If you happen to discover mistakes, get in contact with the credit bureau to dispute them. AnnualCreditReport.com offers a yearly free credit history report from each of the 3 major credit reporting companies: TransUnion, Equifax, & Experian.

 

Use Credit Cards Wisely

Credit cards can be a great weapon against bad credit – but, to paraphrase George Washington’s observation about government, credit cards can be ‘like fire, a dangerous servant and a fearful master.’ You need to use them responsibly if you are to successfully repair your credit

If you already have a card, pay down any balance on it. Pay down cards that are closest to their limits and card with the highest interest rates first. Don’t stop using your credit cards, but be careful when and how you use them.

Paying off what you accrue on your card each month can go a long way toward improving your credit. Don’t go and buy a flat screen television or furnish your house, though. Use your card for smaller things that you can pay down quickly. This will help to prove your responsibility and show future lenders that you don’t put off paying your debts.

 

Get Your Credit to a Stable Point

If you have bad credit, work to stabilize your credit, i.e., don’t let it get worse – work to increase continually increase your credit score, and start saving! Even if you are only able to add a small amount, the fact that you have a savings account at all will reflect well on you.  Apply for a secured credit card – just don’t send out a flood of applications all at once. Credit bureaus pay attention to more than just the accounts that are successfully opened in your name. They look at the number of inquiries made regarding opening accounts. After you have a secured credit card, when you begin paying on time every time there is a payment due, your credit will improve with your met responsibility.

 

Consider an Installment Loan

Installment loans – such as mortgages, auto loans, and even student loans – can help your credit a great deal, if you pay them on time. Even a small installment loan can help you to get your credit healthier quickly. This applies only if you have a way to pay it back, though.

Having bad credit does not have to spell death to your financial situation. You can quite easily repair your credit with just a little attention, work, and responsibility.

 

Additional Resources To Help Repair Bad Credit

  • 9 fast fixes for your credit scores
  • 5 steps to do-it-yourself credit repair
  • How to Repair Your Credit and Improve Your FICO Credit Score

 

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  • Allistair says: December 16, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    I have learned from experience that its best to take this problem and choke it out at its very source. I hired Lexington Law, and they were extremely helpful and very professional. I would suggest them to anyone. They had real lawyers on their team and were highly effective.

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  • Lorean Leiding says: May 31, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Many individuals suffer from poor credit ratings. This is something very common nowadays. People frequently default on bills payment. Irrational borrowing of pounds is also another reason for bad credits. Since the job industry is highly shaky, people tend to lose jobs suddenly and find themselves in economic problems. Bad credit loans are here to help such individuals residing in the UK. The inflation is growing at alarming rates; there is no surprise if you are unable to clear off important payments. Financial crisis leave none untouched. However rich or poor you are, hard times are bound to come by. It is difficult to be prepared but one can at least find an instant solution through these loans. These loans have many pros and cons; it is up to the individual to assess them in context with his/her current situation and then decides.-^’..

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