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RESOURCES

The reference library.

Statutes, consumer protection agencies, bureau contacts, glossary terms, and external references. Everything you need to understand and enforce your credit rights — all in one place.

FCRA — Fair Credit Reporting Act

The primary statute governing credit reporting. 15 U.S.C. § 1681.

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FDCPA — Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Federal law governing debt collectors. 15 U.S.C. § 1692.

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CFPB Complaint Portal

File a complaint against a credit bureau, collection agency, or creditor.

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AnnualCreditReport.com

Free annual credit reports from all three bureaus — the only official source.

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How FICO Is Calculated

Understand the 5 factors that determine your FICO score and how much each weighs.

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Credit Glossary

Plain-English definitions for every credit term used on this site — from "charge-off" to "trade line".

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State-by-State Statutes of Limitation

How long collectors can legally sue you for a debt in each state.

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HIPAA Resource Guide

How HIPAA intersects with credit reporting and medical debt collection.

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Key numbers to know.

7 yrs MAX REPORTING TIME
$500 MEDICAL DEBT THRESHOLD
30 days BUREAU RESPONSE WINDOW
45 days PAID MEDICAL REMOVAL