My Credit Report

blog about my credit report

How do I get negative things off my credit report?

felix m asked: I have 5 negative things on my credit report that I paid off, but I want them removed entirely off. Is there anything I could do to accomplish this?Jonathan

Posted August 29th, 2010 in Credit | 5 Comments »

What do I do when someone accessed my credit report without my consent?

ladyantoinetteaz asked: I am trying to find out what to because I know someone that pulled my credit report.Annette

Posted August 21st, 2010 in Credit | 2 Comments »

How many accounts can I dispute on my credit report at a time?

Jennifer O asked: I have several questionable accounts listed on my credit report and it’s hurting my score. I’d like to dispute them all at once, is this acceptable – or do I have to do like 3 accounts at a time?Jonathan

Posted August 20th, 2010 in Credit | 5 Comments »

How do I go about getting my rent pay history reported on my credit report?

candyleah01 asked: I am taking the necessary steps to resolve the credit issues I have and would like to have my positive rent pay history added to my credit report. I will use this in lieu of a mortgage to bring my score up. Any ideas if this can even be done and how?Jamie

Posted August 18th, 2010 in Credit | 6 Comments »

How often should you check your credit report?

Peggy asked: A few family members have been victims of identity theft and they keep telling me to check my credit report constantly to make sure nothing looks fishy. Should I check it once a week? Once a month? I mean, how often can everything on report change? Or is it as quick as over [...]

Posted August 13th, 2010 in Credit | 5 Comments »

What exactly shows up on a credit report?

Rebelde33 asked: My mom has been thinking of buying a car from the dealer. I know they check your credit and was wondering what exactly shows up on a credit report and if they show you the stuff that shows up?
For example she sometimes uses Paypal Buyer Credit when buying from ebay. Will that show [...]

Posted August 10th, 2010 in Credit | 4 Comments »

What do I do if something is reporting twice on my credit report?

princess_tink7 asked: I have a student loan that is reporting twice on my credit report for the same amount adding up to twice the debt. This is effecting my credit score as well as my ability to get a job and I need to fix it fast. What do I do?Randall

Posted August 7th, 2010 in Credit | 5 Comments »

How do you get something good on your credit report?

asked: I have been paying on a car and I have one last payment. How do I get that to show up on my credit report? That way it will show when I try and get a loan at the bank.Mike

Posted August 3rd, 2010 in Credit | 6 Comments »

how can i get a credit report with a maurices card?

kameetcha♥ asked: i’ve gone to a couple credit report sites to get my credit score using my maurices credit card, but it says the number isn’t correct. apparently its too short or something. its the only credit card i have and was wondering if anybody knew how to check it. thanks.Tina

Posted July 26th, 2010 in Credit | 3 Comments »

How do I get an incorrect address removed from credit report?

shojo asked: I’m checking all 3 of my credit reports. Everything is accurate except for one of them has an address incorrect. I’ve never lived anywhere near that town. I clicked the “dispute an item” button, and it said I could not dispute it because it was verified by public records! I checked for any [...]

Posted July 25th, 2010 in Credit | 6 Comments »