Repair Your Credit Profile

Bankrate.com offers these tips to fix your own credit rating

1. Order your credit reports.
Go to www.annualcreditreport.com, which is the only authorized source for consumers to access their annual credit report online for free.
Call toll free 877-322-8228.
Complete the form on the back of the “Annual Credit Report Request” brochure, available from the FTC, and mail it to: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.

2. Examine for errors and calculate the exact amount owed.
If there are errors on your credit reports, see the work sheet “How to fix mistakes on your credit report.“

3. Create a budget.

Write down everything you spend money on and then cut the fat. Use this worksheet for making your own spending plan.

4. Prioritize bills and pay them off.

Consistently paying at least the minimum due every month is crucial to building up your credit score. Use the debt paydown calculator to organize.

5. Find products to rebuild credit.
As debts disappear, or following a bankruptcy, look for products such as secured credit cards to help give your credit score a boost.
Make sure they report to the credit bureaus, not all do.

Do-it-yourself credit repair checklist (Bankrate.com)

Like many renovation projects, credit can be repaired on a do-it-yourself basis. Roll up your sleeves and get started by using this worksheet. 1. Order your credit reports.

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