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How to Dispute Errors in Your Credit Report [Infographic]

Author: Sean P. Egen

June 20, 2018

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According to a study by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), one in five consumers have a potentially material error in their credit report that paints them as a higher risk than they actually are. So effectively disputing errors in your credit report is a valuable skill. Here’s how to go about it:How to Dispute Errors in Your Credit Report [Infographic]

According to a study by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), one in five consumers have a potentially material error in their credit report that paints them as a higher risk than they actually are. So effectively disputing errors in your credit report is a valuable skill. Here’s how to go about it:

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Sean P. Egen

After realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.

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