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Neal Frankle
I’m Neal Frankle, Certified Financial Planner™. Credit problems are a serious business. In fact they changed my entire family life when I was 16. This site is here to help you repair your credit without getting ripped off. Read my story.
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    • Private Student Loans Guide
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    • Federal vs. Private Student Loans Guide
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    • First-time Homebuyers Mortgage Guide
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There is a lot you can do on your own to fix your credit report and increase your credit score. Sometimes however, asking for a little help is the smart move. Having said that, you have to be careful. The credit repair industry is known for having it’s fair share of fraudsters. Here’s how to make sure you know when to bring in professional support and how to find the right people at the right price.

Are You the Best Person to Fix Your Credit Problems?

by Neal Frankle, CFP®

There are books and blogs about how to fix your own credit problems. And while there’s some merit to the information they provide, the one issue that they dance away from is the fact that most people are not qualified to fix their own credit problems. This is usually the result of a complex mix […]

Why Using Payday Loans Signals Big Trouble

by Neal Frankle, CFP®

Payday loans are loans for people who can’t get other types of loans. There are several reasons why that happens, but if you are using payday loans on a regular basis it’s time to get help. Because they are so expensive, payday loans put the borrower into a vicious cycle that is not easy to […]

Should You Get A Credit Consultation?

by Neal Frankle, CFP®

If you have tarnished credit and have tried to clean it up, a consultation with a reputable credit repair company might be the next step to take. If nothing else, that credit counseling will help you get some direction in dealing with your credit issues. This doesn’t mean you have to hire someone. It means […]

When It’s Time to Get Help With Your Credit

by Neal Frankle, CFP®

It’s only natural to push off dealing with credit problems. On the one hand, it’s uncomfortable and can be a little degrading. On the other hand, there is always a chance that things could improve and that everything will work out. The problem is that every day you wait costs money. And that means that […]

What Are the Risks of Do-It-Yourself Credit Repair?

by Neal Frankle, CFP®

For the right person Do-It-Yourself credit repair is smart. Of course the cost savings is sweet but that’s just the beginning. You also learn a lot and it’s empowering to see the positive results of your own action. On top of all this, when you work on your own credit repair, you completely avoid the […]

How Not To Hire A Credit Repair Company

by Neal Frankle, CFP®

When you get into a credit mess, there’s usually a strong temptation to turn the whole problem over to someone else hoping they can fix it fast. After all, how much do any of us know about the intricacies of credit repair? And who needs the headache? So if you find the right credit repair […]

Lexington Law Review – Should You Trust Them?

by Neal Frankle, CFP®

A deep dive into Lexington Law, the credit repair firm. You'll find if it's worth using their services, what you should avoid and much more. Click to read the detailed review.

If you need to repair your credit you want results and you want them fast. You might be willing to pay a small amount to get those results but you don’t want to waste your time or money. I get it. There are hundreds of companies out there that make big credit repair promises but […]

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