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Can you remove charge offs from your credit report? Doug Flynn, CFP weighs in on the CNN Help Desk

FlynnZito asked: Certified Financial Planner Doug Flynn answers: “Is there a way to remove charge offs from my credit report? I tried to pay them off and the company started charging me interest on the charged off account. I ended up owing even more.” This CNN Help Desk panel includes Doug Flynn, CFP from Flynn [...]

New Credit Report Tracks Our Financial Behavior

CambridgeCredit asked: CoreLogic is an information broker, and the newest entrant into the credit reporting industry. The organization’s new CoreScore attempts to give lenders a deeper understanding of an individual’s spending habits. What makes CoreLogic different? The information they collect isn’t typically captured by the three big credit bureaus, which is why many lenders are [...]

Remove negative credit items from your report

simplecreditfacts asked: 888-493-5686 – Call to learn how you can remove negative items on your credit report & raise your score! www.BuildMyCreditScoreFast.com If you have Collections, Late Payments, Charge offs, Liens, Bankruptcies, Repossessions, Foreclosures even Judgments we can repair your credit!Leland Werry

Going From Renting To Buying

CherryCreekMortgage asked: Owning your own home: It’s the American dream and you want to be a part of it! You’re ready to make the transition from renter to home owner. Before you even start looking at homes, you have a few personal housekeeping items to take care of. First, know your credit score. The US [...]

Identity Theft Victim Fights Back to Recover Good Credit | Nightly Business Report | NBR | PBS

PBS asked: www.pbs.org PBS Airdate: March 23, 2011 Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. One of the easiest and most profitable targets is senior citizens: their names, credit card numbers, financial statements, and of course, social security numbers are in demand. Meet a retired Florida banker fighting to clear his [...]

Build credit at a young age

CNNMoney asked: Starting young to build a solid credit history makes it easier to buy a home or car in the future.Johnson Vafiadis

Bank of America engaged in Harassment and short sale loan Fraud against customer

cfeld01 asked: Bank of America has deliberately fraud myself and my credit report on a short sale accomplished in 2008 in which that the loan should have been closed. but remains active even after notifying them multiple times in the last 3 years. If you have a similar problem contact me at cory.feldman@gmx.comWally Krulish

Problems with credit bureaus transunion, experian, and equifax

HiddenNewsMedia asked: I was wondering why I was being denied for a credit card! Come to find out my mortgage company is reporting the correct amount each month but the 3 credit bureaus are reporting that my mortgage is $4500 a month! Their mistake has caused my credit score to drop!Lucretia Darrup

Grandpa’s Got Glaucoma

Acollinf6 asked: This is a public service announcement for marijuana law reform. The jingle is reminiscent of the free credit report commercials. This video was produced to be entered into Norml’s 2008 video contest. Produced by Robert Kam, Dan Bennett and Peter GudmunsonRolland Feild

Mortgage Modification and FICO Score Damage

60MinuteLoanMod asked: (Click “More Info” to see full video script!) www.60MinuteLoanModification visit for a free CD on Mike Rockwood’s experience modifying 5 of his own home loans – and how you can too. Ask Mortgage Modification questions on our forums at http Our credit scores have become much more than simply a financial reward for [...]