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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 32 MIN

The Secret to Repairing Bad Credit | Buying Local #76

from Buying Local Podcast · host Michael Nelson

In this episode of the Buying Local podcast, Mike Nelson sits down with Chris and Ron to uncover how everyday Americans are combating the affordability crisis by repairing their credit scores. Discover expert strategies for disputing report inaccuracies, understanding credit utilization, and taking back your financial buying power.To learn more about improving your financial health, visit Chris Mastantuono and Ron Monaco at Requalify 360: requalify360.com.0:00 Introduction to the Buying Local Podcast0:24 Meet Chris and Ron1:20 Introducing Requalify 3603:26 How Credit Impacts Affordability4:57 The Credit Coaching Process6:50 Why Free Credit Apps Are Stale9:16 Credit Score Compression Explained11:01 The Impact of Credit Utilization12:05 Turning Car Rejections into Solutions14:42 Overcoming the Fear of Checking Credit16:38 Deep Dive: The Credit Audit18:27 Formulating a Financial Blueprint20:53 The Missing Education in Financial Literacy23:45 Building a Path to Financial Freedom26:35 How to Start Responsibly29:37 Where to Find Requalify 360

In this episode of the Buying Local podcast, Mike Nelson sits down with Chris and Ron to uncover how everyday Americans are combating the affordability crisis by repairing their credit scores. Discover expert strategies for disputing report inaccuracies, understanding credit utilization, and taking back your financial buying power.To learn more about improving your financial health, visit Chris Mastantuono and Ron Monaco at Requalify 360: requalify360.com.0:00 Introduction to the Buying Local Podcast0:24 Meet Chris and Ron1:20 Introducing Requalify 3603:26 How Credit Impacts Affordability4:57 The Credit Coaching Process6:50 Why Free Credit Apps Are Stale9:16 Credit Score Compression Explained11:01 The Impact of Credit Utilization12:05 Turning Car Rejections into Solutions14:42 Overcoming the Fear of Checking Credit16:38 Deep Dive: The Credit Audit18:27 Formulating a Financial Blueprint20:53 The Missing Education in Financial Literacy23:45 Building a Path to Financial Freedom26:35 How to Start Responsibly29:37 Where to Find Requalify 360

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