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Methods you can use to improve your credit reports and credit scores. Includes details to help you avoid credit repair scams.
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Cleaning Up Your Credit Report
You just discovered errors on your credit report, or even worse, accurate references to late payments or other debt-related issues. Take a few deep breaths and try to stay calm, because the errors can be fixed. It's possible that some of the negative items can be eliminated, too--and without help from companies that promise to repair your credit.
How To Improve Your Credit Scores
Find the tips and techniques you need to take steps to improve your credit score. Get the facts and plan a course of action, then watch your credit score grow.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
A non profit organization with resources to help you take steps to repair a poor credit history.
They've Got Your Number
About's Credit/Debt Management Guide offers sound warning about folks who may try to convince you they can "fix" your credit with the wave of a wand. Don't buy it! Find out what you really need to do to repair a bad credit history.
What to Do About Bad Credit
Advice to help you repair your credit history, and guidelines regarding how long it might take. By Courtney Ronan for Realty Times.

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