Many people think, incorrectly, that so long as they keep paying their bills, regularly, their credit rating, will be OK. But occasionally, times get harder, and we miss out on a payment and as a result of this, we need to do some credit repair. We all want a good credit rating. So the more one is knowledgeable, about repairing one's credit rating, the better.
Right now the economy is down, credit card companies are struggling, and the lending sector, is frozen solid, for people who need to lend, to sustain their existence. Remember this, as it maybe, more difficult, this time around, to get out of the financial mess, of having spent so much, much more, than one can earn. Here are vital aspects of the credit repair concept, you should know about.
Your credit score.
This is not simply, another figure. Your credit score is influenced, by many things and so you try to stay away from, those that negatively affect it and find out and use those, that improve it. Improving your score, can require, some action on your side and from other people, who trust you.
One way to improve your credit score, is to convince some relatives, to put you on the list, of people allowed to use, their credit cards. It's a good tick, on your report, when a credit company views that. That normally means, someone finds you, reliable enough, to let you use, their credit card. That means either financial security or some discipline in spending, on your part.
Your credit reports.
You need to be familiar with, the exact score, so to speak, of you transactions, from your credit card company or companies. Realizing where you stand, allows you to plan ahead and gives you some resolve, in facing the storm, or the repairing process, if you've spent more than your income and caused unneeded bad debt.
Normally, you are entitled to a free credit report, but you must, ask for it. When you do receive it, though, read it thoroughly and try to make a list of questions, about what you do not understand, concerning your report. That will save you time in contacting, your credit card company and asking questions or talking about your disagreements.
Creditors and collection companies.
You have to stay in contact, regularly, with the people you owe money to and the people who collect on their behalf. Doing so, is a sign of your integrity and a readiness, to sort things out. Furthermore, the collection company, will often take whatever amount of money, you can pay them. So don't be foolish and ignore them. That would only send the wrong signals and worsen your credit rating, even more. Don't forget that, your goal is, to repair it, not tarnish it even more.
Identity theft.
Some people are victims of this. Someone purchased goods, using their names and they had to suffer, the consequences. You have to secure important personal details, so that nobody, goes around buying in your name. You have to immediately, question fees, you didn't cause yourself. That's a big enough reason, why you have to talk to the credit card companies, about your free credit reports. This will also, of course, give you more financial security.
Laws and litigation.
You must be knowledgeable of methods, to legally protect your rights, against prohibited undertakings, of some credit card companies and their collection people. In this way, you're ready and informed and won't be forced to do things, not in your better interests.
If you're trying to find a method, to do the credit repair, on your own, it's better that you do it yourself and not depend, on companies, whose help and work, does not come cheaply. After all, you don't want to be defrauded.
Remember that the very money, that you may be giving out, to pay for their services, you could easily be using, to clear, existing bad debt. It's best to do some research yourself. All the best, with you endeavours and may financial freedom, be gained. Hope you had a good read, now stay in the lead ! Cheers to Fears and stay Safe :)
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