Here you'll find my latest podcasts and new articles. And, as always, I am happy to answer your credit questions!
Removing late payments from your credit report can be difficult if the information is accurate. However, my friend and colleague Garit Boothe managed to get a late payment removed using a goodwill letter. Here's how he did it:
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Starting a business? (Or know someone who is?) Here's a checklist I created for Startup Nation that can help you get off to the right start!
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Receiving a physical card in the mail takes a week or two, but virtual access could come faster.
How do you build credit without going into debt? What are the biggest myths about credit scores? And why should you NOT fudge on your taxes if you are an entrepreneur? This was one of my favorite podcast interviews this year and I hope you find it helpful as well! (Note that we start talking about small business financing but we also talk about consumer credit scores.)
In my second interview with Jim Blasingame, we talk about EIDL and how to use this loan correctly to your advantage.
Is your business struggling with daily or weekly payment financing? In this episode, Small Business Advocate Jim Blasingame talk about options for consolidating debt.
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How Small Businesses Will Continue to Move Forward Post Pandemic
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Here are some top reasons why you can't get your finances organized and what to do about it.
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What is credit monitoring, and how does it work?
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5 Ways the New Stimulus Bill May Help Your Small Business
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New PPP Loans/Grants: How to Qualify and Apply
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Congress approved $284B for more PPP loans. Will it be enough?
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The election is over...should you apply for PPP forgiveness?
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