A 609 dispute letter is a formal way to request more information about the accounts on your credit report. Sending a 609 dispute letter may help you remove errors from your credit report. Legitimate ...

Washington, D.C., is home to a population that frequently interacts with complex financial systems, from securing mortgages to managing personal and business credit. Errors on credit reports can ...

Like most people, you probably don’t think about your credit report until you’re alerted there’s a problem. And by then, it can be challenging to get the errors corrected. Your credit report is one of ...

If you believe there is an erroneous or fraudulent charge on your credit card, you have the right to dispute the charge and potentially have it removed from your statement. The Fair Credit Billing Act ...

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Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

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Whether you’re applying for a loan, looking for a new job or trying to improve your finances, a good credit score is key to reaching your goals. Unfortunately, a ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...