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Fighting a Medical Bill You Don’t Owe

In this episode, I responded to a patient who received a $50 medical bill that she didn’t owe. Check out…

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Black man comparing subprime credit cards while rebuilding credit.
Credit Insider Says Subprime Cards Aren’t Predatory. Are They?

I sat down with Patrick Brenner to talk about subprime credit cards. His view is simple: Subprime credit cards exist…

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Insider Reveals Credit Score Tiers

I sat down with Patrick Brenner to map the real credit landscape. We walked through five tiers from super prime…

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Former TransUnion Insider Reveals the Next Credit Crisis (2026)

In this week’s episode of the 720 Credit Score podcast, I spoke with Matt Komos about what could trigger the…

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How do subprime lenders really approve you?

If you’ve been turned down before, it’s easy to assume subprime lenders are staring at one number and calling it…

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How Credit One & Merrick Decide Your Credit Limit

In this video, Patrick Brenner of the Southwest Public Policy Institute explains how subprime and deep-subprime credit card issuers set…

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Should We Build a Block-Chain Based Credit Score?

I sat down with technologist Chris Smith to translate a buzzy idea into plain English: Should we build a second,…

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Student Loan Insider Reveals The Shocking Changes Coming in 2026

In this episode of the 720 Credit Score podcast, consumer attorney Joshua Cohen breaks down what the new federal bill…

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How Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score (What Insiders Know)

In this conversation, I sat down with student loan attorney Josh Cohen to talk through how student loans really affect…

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Ex TransUnion VP Reveals the Credit Score Deception Behind 200-Point Swings

In this episode, I talk with Matt Komos of OGMA Risk and Analytics about why Credit Karma, FICO 10, and…

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Buy Now Pay Later Is About to Crash Millions of Credit Scores: Insider Reveals Why

In this episode of the 720 Credit Score podcast, Phil talks with risk and analytics expert Matt Komos about how…

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How to Get Your Credit Report for Free
How Credit Bureaus Use Your Data Without Consent (Former TransUnion VP Reveals All)

In this episode of the 720 Credit Score podcast with former TransUnion VP Matt Komos, we explain where credit data…

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Hospital Billing Insider Reveals How to Erase Medical Debt (And Save Your Credit Score)

In this episode of the 720 Credit Score podcast, special guest Jared Walker, founder & CEO of Dollar4.org, shared his…

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From Unscorable to Mortgage Ready: Rebuild Fast After Bankruptcy

In this episode of the 720 Credit Score podcast, a homeowner discovers they are “unscorable” with three dashes and no…

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How to Deal with Aggressive Collection Agencies

When collection calls start, panic does not help. In this conversation, Philip Tirone and bankruptcy attorney Dai Rosenblum share a…

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Is Credit Evil… or Is a Credit Card Worth It?

In this episode of the 720 Credit Score Podcast, Philip Tirone and bankruptcy attorney Dai Rosenblum square off on a…

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Shocked woman realizing challenges of being credit invisible with card
What Happens if You Are Credit Invisible?

Being “credit invisible” means that you don’t have any active credit accounts listed on your credit report, so your credit…

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Comparison chart of credit builder loans versus credit builder programs. Loans hold payments in a locked savings account with money returned if paid in full, but missed payments hurt your score. Programs allow cancellation anytime without penalties, report to all three bureaus, and may include legal support and education.
What Is a Credit Builder Program, and How Does It Work?

I have spent decades teaching consumers and attorneys how credit really works. As the creator of 7 Steps to a…

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What Does a Debt Collector Attorney Do—and Do You Need One?
Yes, You Can Get Free Legal Help for Identity Theft! Here’s How

By Philip Tirone When I first started helping people clean up their credit, I thought identity theft was something that…

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Why You Need Three Credit Cards to Build a Strong Credit Score … and Which Type Works Best

By Philip Tirone Each month, I hold question-and-answer calls for the students in 7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score,…

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Chart displaying the average weight of individuals, highlighting trends in credit utilization over time.
What’s the Ideal Credit Card Utilization Percentage for Good Credit?

By Philip Tirone One of the most important factors in determining your credit score is called your credit utilization ratio.…

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What to Look for in a Credit Repair Course

What to Look for in a Credit Repair Course  Quick Definitions: Don’t confuse a credit repair course with a credit…

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Free Credit Repair: What Works, What’s a Scam, and What You Can Do Today

If you’re searching for free credit repair courses and tools, here’s the bottom line: You can repair your credit for…

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A jar filled with money and coins labeled "don't," symbolizing financial caution in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
How to Wipe Out Debt Permanently with Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: 15 FAQs That Could Change Your Life

What most people don’t realize is that Chapter 7 bankruptcy isn’t a last resort. It’s a legal solution built to…

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Building Credit After a Bankruptcy

After studying tens of thousands of credit reports, helping over 200,000 people, and spending decades as a mortgage broker, I’ve…

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What Age Group Has the Highest Percentage of Credit Scores 620 or Less?

When I first started teaching people how to rebuild their credit almost three decades ago, one of the biggest sources…

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Is Chase Credit Score Accurate? What You Need to Know

When I first started teaching people how to rebuild their credit almost three decades ago, one of the biggest sources…

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What Age Group Has the Highest Percentage of Credit Scores 620 or Less?

One age group stands out with the highest percentage of credit scores 620 or less, and it’s probably not the…

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What is a Good Credit Score for a College Student?
What is a Good Credit Score for a College Student?

What Is a Good Credit Score? Most credit scores range from 300 to 850. Here’s how those numbers translate:  If…

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Does Overdraft Affect Credit Scores?
Does Overdraft Affect Credit Scores?

Do Overdrafts Affect Your Credit Score? You might’ve heard that checking account activity doesn’t show up on credit reports, but…

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