Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 609 dispute letter is a formal way to request more information about the accounts on your credit report. Sending a 609 dispute ...

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After the shock of losing her job, Lisa Hill-Green of Richmond, Va., struggled to pay her bills. In an effort to bring down her costs, she went to her mortgage lender for a loan modification. But then ...

Accounts that have been closed for years often remain on your credit report. Closed accounts with a history of on-time payments may continue to boost your credit score slightly. You can try to remove ...

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