Calculating and obtaining a credit score should be done directly through the credit bureaus, where free reports can be downloaded and the percentage of the scores are broken down. Gain access to a credit score with advice from a credit repair consultant in this free video on personal finance. Expert: Stetson Lowe Contact: stetsonlowe.typepad.com Bio: [...]

All three credit reports can be obtained for free once a year online through a government-sponsored Web site called AnnualCreditReports.com. Apply for each of the major bureaus online to receive free reports with advice from a credit repair consultant in this free video on personal finance. Expert: Stetson Lowe Contact: stetsonlowe.typepad.com Bio: Stetson Lowe is [...]

Removing medical collections from credit reports is best done by obtaining a copy of the credit report, determining if the collections are erroneous or accurate, contacting both the medical professional and the collection agency, and either having the charges removed or paying them in full. Contact the right people to eliminate medical collections from a [...]

Checking a credit rating in Canada can be done by calling the toll-free numbers of each of the credit bureaus, which are Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Call or visit each bureau’s Web site with advice from a credit repairconsultant in this free video on personal finance. Expert: Stetson Lowe Contact: stetsonlowe.typepad.com Bio: Stetson Lowe is [...]

Buying a house with a bad credit score can be done by finding a desperate seller who needs to get rid of the house and is willing to negotiate, and any house with a “for sale” and a “for rent” sign is a good place to start. Negotiate with the seller of a home to [...]