Guides & videos

Step-by-step guides for every stage of a dispute.

Start with Credit Report Basics, then pick the guides that match your questions. Every guide cites its sources.

Credit Report BasicsVideo · 14 min

How to Read Your Credit Report, Section by Section

A walkthrough of every section on a typical report — personal information, accounts, inquiries, and public records — and what to check in each.

Spotting Potential ErrorsVideo · 11 min

How to check the reported dates and payment history against your own records before deciding whether to dispute.

Bureau WalkthroughsVideo · 16 min

Why Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion can show different information, and a simple method for comparing them.

Consumer RightsVideo · 12 min

What the Fair Credit Reporting Act says about disputes, investigations, and results — with the exact sections cited.

Bureau WalkthroughsArticle · 8 min read

What to include, what to attach, and what to leave out, using the starter letter from the free kit.

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Dispute ResponsesVideo · 13 min

How to read an investigation result, what “verified” means, and the options available for your next step.

None of these are required to dispute an error. They can make record-keeping easier.

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Credit monitoring

Get alerts when something changes on your reports, so you can catch errors early.
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Certified mail online

Send dispute letters with tracking and delivery confirmation without a trip to the post office.
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Document scanning

Scan and organize the statements and records you attach to a dispute.
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The checklist, starter letter, and bureau reference card match these guides step for step.