To make our top picks, the ConsumerAffairs Research Team vetted 15 credit repair companies reviewed by more than 2,000 ConsumerAffairs readers. Features compared included fees, types of plans ...

Exploring credit repair is one way to begin the process of fixing a poor credit score and could make it easier to access credit with better terms and conditions in the future. While there are ...

If you’re struggling with bad credit, there's a chance it's not your fault: A Consumer Reports study found that almost half (44%) of people who reviewed their credit reports found mistakes ...

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The settlement found that the companies charged customers illegal "advance" fees, violating federal laws related to telemarketing. If the settlement is approved, the companies face a $2.7 billion ...

This whole credit thing can feel overwhelming. Just building a credit score in the first place is a mystery to a lot of people. The availability of credit and the opacity of the industry can make ...

Bill Lewis of William E. Lewis, Jr. & Associates The Social Security Administration allows for a new SSN under limited circumstances-such a ...

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You may be able to qualify for a loan from Fora Financial with a minimum credit score of 570. Fora can also offer large loan amounts and funding in as little as 24 hours. Charges a factor rate ...

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