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💵 Step-by-Step to Build Your Credit Now
- 1. 1.1 What Is a Credit Report and Why You Need All Three 00:10:00
- 2. 1.2The Difference Between Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion 00:08:00
- 3. 1.3 How to Safely Access Your Free Reports (AnnualCreditReport.com Tutorial) 00:06:00
- 4. 1.4 Setting Up a Secure Folder to Store Your Reports 00:05:00
- 5. 1.5 How to Read a Credit Report: Layout, Terms, and Sections 00:05:00
- 6. 1.6 Downloading vs Printing: Which Is Better for Review? 00:05:00
- 7. 1.7 What to Do If You Can't Access Your Report Online 00:05:00
- 8. 1.8 How Often Should You Pull Your Reports? Setting Up a Schedule 00:05:00
- 9. 1.9 Avoiding Scams: Sites to Trust and Sites to Avoid 00:05:00
- 10. 1.10 Introduction to Freeze, Fraud Alerts, and ID Theft Protections 00:05:00
- 1. Verifying Your Personal Information (Name, SSN, Address, DOB) 00:03:00
- 2. Understanding Credit Accounts: Open vs Closed, Revolving vs Installment 00:03:00
- 3. Spotting Red Flags: Mixed Files, Duplicate Accounts, Wrong Balances 00:03:00
- 4. How to Identify Inaccurate Late Payments 00:03:00
- 5. What Are Hard Inquiries, and Which Ones Hurt Your Score 00:03:00
- 6. Reviewing Collections and Charge-Offs: What to Look For 00:03:00
- 7. How to Detect Identity Theft or Fraudulent Accounts 00:03:00
- 8. Common Errors That Cost You Points (Name Misspellings, Dates, Limits) 00:03:00
- 9. Making a List of Items to Dispute (With Evidence) 00:03:00
- 10. Using a Credit Report Checklist for Complete Review 00:03:00
- 1. Understanding Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) 00:05:00
- 2. How the Dispute Process Works for Each Credit Bureau 00:05:00
- 3. Should You Dispute Online, by Mail, or by Phone? 00:05:00
- 4. How to Write an Effective Dispute Letter 00:05:00
- 5. Gathering and Attaching Supporting Documentation 00:05:00
- 6. Creating a Dispute Tracking Log (With Templates) 00:05:00
- 7. Sample Disputes: Late Payments, Collections, and Wrong Accounts 00:05:00
- 8. What to Expect After You Submit a Dispute (Timeline & Responses) 00:05:00
- 9. How to Escalate to the CFPB if Your Dispute Is Ignored 00:05:00
- 10. When to Re-Dispute or Use a Method of Verification (MOV) Request 00:05:00
- 1. Understanding Credit Utilization and Why It Affects Your Score 00:05:00
- 2. Listing All Your Credit Card Balances 00:05:00
- 3. The 30% Rule (And Why 10% is Better) 00:05:00
- 4. How to Choose Which Cards to Pay First (Snowball vs Avalanche) 00:05:00
- 5. Setting Up a Paydown Plan With Your Monthly Budget 00:05:00
- 6. Using Balance Transfer Offers the Smart Way 00:05:00
- 7. How to Request a Credit Limit Increase Without a Hard Pull 00:05:00
- 8. Avoiding “Maxed Out” Cards and Penalties 00:05:00
- 9. How to Use Calendar Reminders for Weekly Mini-Payments 00:05:00
- 10. Visualizing Progress with a Paydown Tracker 00:05:00
- 1. The Impact of a Single Missed Payment on Your Score 00:05:00
- 2. Setting Up AutoPay vs Manual Payments 00:05:00
- 3. Budgeting for Minimums First, Then Extras 00:05:00
- 4. How to Pay Early (And Why It's Better) 00:05:00
- 5. What to Do If You’re Behind — Catch-Up Strategy 00:05:00
- 6. Using Apps and Alerts to Stay On Top of Due Dates 00:05:00
- 7. How to Handle Grace Periods and Avoid Interest 00:05:00
- 8. Using the “Twice a Month” Trick to Boost Scores 00:05:00
- 9. Avoiding Overdrafts and NSF Fees with Smart Payment Timing 00:05:00
- 10. Building a Monthly Bill Pay Calendar That Works for You 00:05:00
- 1. What Is a Secured Credit Card and How Does It Work? 00:06:00
- 2. Choosing the Right Secured Card: Best Banks and Terms 00:06:00
- 3. Comparing Fees, Interest Rates, and Deposit Requirements 00:06:00
- 4. How to Apply Online Without a Hard Pull (Some Options) 00:06:00
- 5. Understanding Deposit Limits and What It Means for Your Score 00:06:00
- 6. Setting Rules for Yourself: Only Use It for One Small Bill 00:06:00
- 7. How to Pay in Full and On Time Every Month 00:06:00
- 8. How to Avoid Pitfalls (Fees, Misuse, Overspending) 00:06:00
- 9. When to Ask for Graduation to Unsecured Card 00:06:00
- 10. How to Track the Card's Impact on Your Score Monthly 00:06:00
- 1. What Is a Credit Builder Loan and How It Differs from a Regular Loan 00:05:00
- 2. Top Credit Builder Services: Self, Chime, CreditStrong, and More 00:05:00
- 3. Walking Through the Application: What to Expect 00:05:00
- 4. How Much Should You Borrow and for How Long? 00:05:00
- 5. Understanding the Cost vs Benefit of Builder Loans 00:05:00
- 6. How the Monthly Payments Are Reported to Bureaus 00:05:00
- 7. What Happens If You Miss a Payment (And How to Prevent It) 00:05:00
- 8. How to Automate Builder Loan Payments 00:05:00
- 9. When to Close the Account or Graduate 00:05:00
- 10. Measuring Success: How Much Will Your Score Improve? 00:05:00
- 1. What Is an Authorized User and How It Helps Your Score 00:05:00
- 2. Choosing the Right Person to Add You (Trust & History Matter) 00:05:00
- 3. How to Ask Without Pressure or Risk 00:05:00
- 4. What to Look for: Low Utilization, Long History, On-Time Payments 00:05:00
- 5. How to Stay Off Their Radar (No Card Needed) 00:05:00
- 6. Will Their Bank Report to All 3 Bureaus? 00:05:00
- 7. How to Monitor the Account Without Accessing It 00:05:00
- 8. Risks to Watch For (If They Miss a Payment or Max the Card) 00:05:00
- 9. How to Remove Yourself If Needed 00:05:00
- 10. How to Use Multiple Authorized User Accounts Safely 00:05:00
- 1. What Is Credit Monitoring and Why You Need It 00:06:00
- 2. Free Tools: Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, WalletHub 00:06:00
- 3. Paid Services: IdentityIQ, myFICO, Experian 00:06:00
- 4. What to Watch For: Alerts, Score Changes, Inquiries 00:06:00
- 5. How to Set Up Score Alerts and Email Notifications 00:06:00
- 6. Monitoring Your Identity for Fraud or Theft 00:06:00
- 7. Setting Up a Monthly Credit Check-In Routine 00:06:00
- 8. Reviewing Credit Score Factors in Your Monitoring App 00:06:00
- 9. How to Use Monitoring to Detect Reporting Errors 00:06:00
- 10. Knowing When to Freeze or Lock Your Report 00:06:00
- 1. Creating a Credit Repair Journal (Digital or Paper) 00:06:00
- 2. Logging Payments, Score Changes, and Credit Usage 00:06:00
- 3. Using Excel or Google Sheets to Build a Credit Dashboard 00:06:00
- 4. Tracking Disputes and Outcomes 00:06:00
- 5. Building a Visual Credit Score Timeline 00:06:00
- 6. Using Milestones (Score 550 → 600 → 650 → 700+) 00:06:00
- 7. Creating Monthly Goals for Debt Paydown 00:06:00
- 8. How to Reward Yourself for Progress Without Using Credit 00:06:00
- 9. Updating Your Credit Plan Quarterly 00:06:00
- 10. Knowing When You're Ready for Bigger Credit Moves (Unsecured Cards, Auto Loans, etc.) 00:06:00
- 1. Important: Step By Step Fix Your Credit Report In 30 Days 00:10:42
- 2. Fix Your Credit Day: 1 00:00:26
- 3. Fix Your Credit Day: 2 00:00:25
- 4. Fix Your Credit Day: 3 00:00:34
- 5. Fix Your Credit Day: 4 00:00:21
- 6. Fix Your Credit Day: 5 00:00:30
- 7. Fix Your Credit Day: 6 00:00:33
- 8. Fix Your Credit Day: 7 00:00:22
- 9. Fix Your Credit Day: 8 00:00:24
- 10. Fix Your Credit Day: 9 00:00:26
- 11. Fix Your Credit Day: 10 00:00:21
- 12. Fix Your Credit Day: 11 00:00:25
- 13. Fix Your Credit Day: 12 00:00:28
- 14. Fix Your Credit Day: 13 00:00:22
- 15. Fix Your Credit Day: 14 00:00:22
- 16. Fix Your Credit Day: 15 00:00:24
- 17. Fix Your Credit Day: 16 00:00:21
- 18. Fix Your Credit Day: 17 00:00:21
- 19. Fix Your Credit Day: 18 00:00:22
- 20. Fix Your Credit Day: 19 00:00:24
- 21. Fix Your Credit Day: 20 00:00:20
- 22. Fix Your Credit Day: 21 00:00:21
- 23. Fix Your Credit Day: 22 00:00:20
- 24. Fix Your Credit Day: 23 00:00:21
- 25. Fix Your Credit Day: 24 00:00:21
- 26. Fix Your Credit Day: 25 00:00:26
- 27. Fix Your Credit Day: 26 00:00:21
- 28. Fix Your Credit Day: 27 00:00:22
- 29. Fix Your Credit Day: 28 00:00:20
- 30. Fix Your Credit Day: 29 00:00:22
- 31. Fix Your Credit Day: 30 00:00:28
- 32. Fix Your Credit Conclusion 00:00:28
Course overview
Lesson Overview
4.8 – Avoiding “Maxed Out” Cards and Penalties: Maxing out a credit card can hurt your score more than almost any other factor, even if you pay on time. High utilization tells lenders you may be struggling to manage debt. Once you hit your limit, extra fees, declined transactions, or penalty interest rates can pile on quickly. It can also take months for your score to recover even after paying it down. The best way to avoid this is to track your balances weekly and set alerts when you reach 50 percent of your limit. Paying early, splitting purchases between cards, or using cash for big expenses can help. If you do get close to the limit, make a partial payment immediately to lower the balance before it reports. Protecting your credit from max-outs means protecting your future borrowing power. Staying under control gives you peace of mind and keeps your credit health strong over time.
About this course
Credit repair is the process of correcting errors on your credit report, removing negative items, and rebuilding your credit score through smart financial habits and responsible credit use.
This course includes:
- Daily Step-by-Step Lessons for 6 months (180 days)
- Video & Audio Guides explaining key credit concepts in plain language
- Real-World Scenarios and case studies to guide smart credit decisions
- Credit Builder Card and Loan Recommendations