Clearing the Confusion: The Impact of Prepaid Credit Cards on Credit Scores Do you find yourself confused about how the many different types of plastic in your wallet might be impacting your credit scores? If so, you are most certainly not alone. While the different plastic cards you carry around with you may all look […]

Can bad credit cost you your job? Studies have shown that consumers with credit problems statistically make riskier and/or less responsible employees.

Discover how credit bureaus handle disputes on our website. Learn about the 30-day investigation process and your rights as a consumer.

The Pros and Cons: Retail Store Cards and Your Credit Score If you are researching the topic of how to build better credit you will probably receive a lot of conflicting advice. Your loved one or family member might recommend that you should avoid credit cards and retail store credit cards all together. (Pro tip: […]

What Do People with High Credit Scores Have In Common? There is no question that life can be a lot easier when you have high credit scores. After all, high credit scores can help you to land some pretty amazing perks like easier loan approvals, higher credit limits, lower interest rates, the ability to save […]

Today’s question, sent to me by Thomas at RE/MAX in New York: How can my client force their cell phone company to report their positive payment history to the credit bureaus? Answer? You can’t. Well, kinda…. Data furnishers like cell phone companies, credit card companies, collection agencies, etc. pay a fee to the credit bureaus […]

In the Spotlight: The Credit Pros Featured on BadCredit.org Fixing Credit Mistakes with Expertise, Passion, and Affordability The Credit Pros is in the business of credit repair for individuals and businesses. With one-on-one consultations and a pay-per-deletion model, these services personalize assistance for anyone seeking to rid themselves of mistakes on their credit report. The […]

According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees in the US for the 2015–2016 school year was $32,405 at private colleges and $9,410 for state residents at public colleges. With the median yearly wage per person being $26,695, it comes as no surprise that most people cannot afford to pay for […]

The general feeling surrounding most Americans dictates that we collectively carry an immense load of debt, such as student loan or credit card debt. With reports from the CBO warning people that the rising federal debt may choke economic growth within a decade and begin a death spiral that will sap revenue from government programs, […]

The end of 2015 was a bitter-sweet moment for many of us. As we entered the New Year, we left behind a bunch of new memories. Some of us shifted homes, some graduated from colleges, and some found their dream job while others lost it. However, leaving all that behind, it is now time to […]

Newark, New Jersey – Jan. 26, 2016 – The Credit Pros, a leading credit repair company, today announced that Damon DeCrescenzo has been named to Axial’s Growth 100, a list of the best and brightest middle market CEOs across industry. The recognition came in time to celebrate the second annual Middle Market Monday, a day […]

Despite their continuous use by people around the world, credit cards are often looked at with a lot of negativity. Blamed for enticing people to spend more than they actually have, credit cards do lead individuals to overspend and fall into debt crises. However, these statements merely highlight the negative aspect of credit cards. Looking […]