Credit Coaching by Kristi

Unfortunately, companies like National Debt Relief are spending a ton of money getting in front of people that carry debt to manipulate and deceive you into believing their debt settlement program is the relief you have been seeking. They are the last resort- please don't work with a debt settlement if you can try other options first. Your credit coach explains 3 other options to try prior to debt settlement, including Credit Counseling agencies. Check out National Foundation for Credit Counseling first: https://www.nfcc.org/ Questions@CreditKristi.com and please give me a review!

What other time of the year takes so much out of us- financially and otherwise?! Don't let gift giving pull you down! Make plan, be ready, take some precautions and DON'T max out your credit cards! Questions@CreditKristi.com

Is your significant other's credit profile and score causing some tension in the relationship? In addition to the obvious of having to pay higher interest or not qualify for financing at all due to lower scores, there could be an emotional component to your partner having poor credit profile that is bringing you down in multiple ways. How do you have a conversation about money and credit and behaviors and actions? Carefully- that's how! Listen in as your coach gives you some practical guidance on how to approach the conversation and set up some boundaries to work your way through it in order to create an actionable plan! Questions@creditkristi.com

Have you heard of the term "credit sweep" or credit washing? I hadn't either until recently. Not only does it sound too good to be true- it's illegal! Please be careful with "quick fixes" as they often aren't what they might appear to be. If someone is saying they can remove derogatory items from your credit report- be cautious! Questions@creditkristi.com

The Big Credit Bureaus are selling your information - and they are making bank by doing so! Listen in as you Coach shares 2 ways to protect your information from being sold to companies who want to know your profile and solicit to you. Questions@creditkristi.com for questions or show ideas https://www.optoutprescreen.com/ to opt out To freeze your credit: Experian.com Equifax.com Transunion.com https://www.innovis.com/