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2. Pros and cons of credit repair: What to know before you start

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   “A good credit score can help you buy a home, get a business loan or finance an education,” explains Andrew Smith, director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection ...

3. I’m 44 and have benefited from a big mistake: Someone ... - AOL

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   In 2023, the average U.S. credit score was 715, according to Experian. But falling behind on mortgage payments could send your credit score plummeting, making it harder to borrow money when you ...

4. What does it mean to freeze your credit? - AOL

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   Even if you choose to freeze your credit, it's still wise to review your credit reports regularly. You can get a copy of your credit report for free from each credit bureau at AnnualCreditReport ...

5. Credit Repair Organizations Act - Wikipedia

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   The US Credit Repair Organizations Act ("CROA") is Title IV of the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Despite its name, it is not actually an act; Section 401 states, however, it can be referred to as "Credit Repair Organizations Act". The statute was signed by President Bill Clinton on September 30, 1996. [1]

6. Criticism of credit scoring systems in the United States

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   Federal law requires agencies to investigate disputed information; however, "the agencies have operated for decades with systems that make it nearly impossible to conduct a comprehensive investigation, attorneys and consumer advocates say. The law is so nuanced, they say, that credit bureaus can essentially wash their hands of meaningful review."

7. Credit freeze - Wikipedia

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   Because a credit freeze effectively stops any access to the credit report, it places a block in the process of issuing credit. Individuals who freeze their credit reports must therefore unfreeze their reports before they wish to apply for credit themselves. [citation needed] However, these can be avoided with proper preplanning. With proper ...