Repair Your Credit Score in 6 Weeks or Less

Credit Repair

• Beware phantom debt pains from charge-offs

  Beware: Even after debt debt drops off your credit report, debt collectors may still be able to collect. Arm yourself with information.

• Experian to include rental data in credit reports

  Thanks to Experian RentBureau, some tenants will now be able to contribute to a good credit score by maintaining consistent rental payments.

• Secured credit cards can get your credit back on track

  Secured credit cards are a viable option for consumers trying to rebuild their credit. But be sure to watch out for cards with high fees.

• Idea to incorporate savings rate into credit scores wins $50,000

  Factoring savings into credit scores won the grand prize in a contest for ideas on how to boost the falling national savings rate to 10 percent.

• Know your credit score, and take steps to raise the number

  Checking your credit report is just the beginning of credit repair--here are some simple tips to raise the numbers on your credit score.