If you’ve ever listened to the radio or watched late-night television, chances are you heard or seen an ad for credit repair companies.
You know, the ads where they claim to be able to repair your credit to improve your credit score.
Where they say things like:
- “We can remove negative items from your credit report forever!”
- “Credit problems? No problem!”
- “Credit really bad? We’ll help you create a new identity – legally.”
Chances are if you hear any of these claims, they’re signs of a scam.
A company is likely just looking to separate you from some of your money. They may not even perform any credit repair.
If that’s the case – what’s someone to do when they need to repair their credit and increase their credit score?
To start, understand there’s no quick fix for creditworthiness. Below, we’ll dig into the right steps you can take, as well as reputable companies to partner with on your journey.
This post was written in partnership with Brian from Debt Discipline and The Money Mix.
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