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Updated on Jan. 06, 2026
Credit Repair vs Debt Settlement: Which Helps Collections More?
When it comes to collections, credit repair helps more than debt settlement because it focuses on correcting, disputing, or removing how collections are reported, while debt settlement only addresses ...
Updated on Jan. 06, 2026
Does a Debt Lawsuit Impact Credit Scores?
The lawsuit itself doesn't appear on your credit report. But what happens because of the lawsuit absolutely does, and the damage can be severe.Here's what actually affects your credit score when you'r...
Updated on Jan. 06, 2026
Paid vs Unpaid Collections: Which Are Easier to Remove?
When it comes to removing collections from your credit report, unpaid collections are often easier to remove than paid ones, because once a collection is paid, the account is usually marked as verifie...
Updated on Jan. 03, 2026
How to Handle Accounts Marked "Paid Collection" on Your Credit Report
A paid collection doesn't disappear just because you paid it.That's the part most people don't understand. They settle the debt, send the payment, and assume their credit report will reflect that the ...
Updated on Jan. 03, 2026
Why Some Credit Disputes Fail (And How to Fix Them)
Most credit disputes fail because they're generic.The bureaus receive millions of disputes every year. And when your dispute looks like everyone else's, it gets processed like everyone else's, with a ...
Updated on Jan. 03, 2026
Credit Score Ranges Explained: What Is Considered "Good" Now?
The definition of a "good" credit score has shifted.Not because the ranges changed, they didn't. But because lenders are applying those ranges differently than they did five years ago.I've been runnin...
Updated on Jan. 03, 2026
What Really Impacts Your Credit Score in 2026
What Really Impacts Your Credit Score in 2026Your credit score isn't a mystery.It's a weighted calculation built on five specific factors: payment history (35%), credit utilization (30%), length of cr...
Updated on Dec. 30, 2025
How Fast Can I Delete a Negative Collection Item From Credit Report
How Fast Can I Delete a Negative Collection Item From Credit ReportA negative collection item can seriously damage your credit score, but the good news is that it may not have to stay there for years....
Updated on Dec. 30, 2025
How Fast Can You Increase a 400 Credit Score? Expert Answer
How Fast Can I Increase a 400 Credit Score?Table of ContentsWhy credit repair timelines exist before you take actionThe 30-60-90 day framework that actually moves scoresActions that compound versus ac...
Updated on Dec. 30, 2025
Who is Acme Credit Service and Why are They Calling
Effectively Handling Acme Credit Service CallsTable of ContentsUnderstanding Acme Credit Service before panic sets inWhy collection calls happen before formal notices arriveWhat Acme Credit Service ac...
Updated on Dec. 24, 2025
Why Deleted Credit Accounts Return (and How the FCRA Protects You)
Why deleted credit accounts return and reappearing on my credit report? That’s a common question we get daily. Frustration and fear shows everythis happens.As experts in credit law and reporting, we...
Updated on Dec. 24, 2025
Should You Consider Credit Card Debt Relief Next Year?
As the owner of ASAP Credit Repair, I need to be honest with you about something experts aren't saying loudly enough: credit card debt relief programs often create MORE credit damage than the debt its...
Updated on Dec. 23, 2025
How to Do a Credit Report Clean Up (Step-by-Step)
Credit report clean up involves three main steps: pulling your credit reports from all three bureaus, identifying errors or negative items, and disputing inaccurate information through formal processe...
Updated on Dec. 21, 2025
How Fast Can I Increase a 450 Credit Score?
A 450 credit score can increase to 580-600 (Fair range) in 3-6 months with aggressive action, or reach 650-700 (Good range) in 12-24 months with consistent positive habits. How Fast Can You Improve...
Updated on Dec. 18, 2025
Can Credit Unions Take Your House For Unpaid Loans?
Yes, credit unions can foreclose on your house if you default on a mortgage or home equity loan. But here's the shocking part: some credit unions can also take your house for unpaid credit card debt o...
Updated on Dec. 18, 2025
Student Loan SAVE Plan Ending: What It Means For You
The SAVE student loan repayment plan is ending. On December 9, 2025, the Department of Education announced a settlement agreement with Missouri that terminates the program, affecting over 7 million bo...
Updated on Dec. 18, 2025
Mortgage Credit Score Requirements Are Changing: What You Need To Know
Major mortgage credit score requirements just changed in November 2025. Fannie Mae eliminated its 620 minimum credit score requirement, and lenders can now use alternative credit scoring models that c...
Updated on Dec. 18, 2025
What Does CLS Mean On Your Credit Report?
CLS stands for "Closed" on your credit report. It means a credit account is no longer active for new transactions.But here's what most people don't realize is that CLS appears whether YOU closed the a...