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The Credit Show
by Harry Jacobs
The Credit Show Podcast with Harry JacobsYour credit report is your adult report card—and on The Credit Show Podcast, Harry Jacobs shows you how to rewrite it.Each episode breaks down real-world credit problems in plain English: collections, charge-offs, late payments, medical debt, student loans, bankruptcy, identity theft, and more. Harry walks you through what actually works with creditors and the credit bureaus, how to avoid the traps that ruin scores, and the simple habits that build lasting credit health.Harry has provided Expert Witness work on 100 credit related cases and he has over a dozen years of experience working on behalf of consumers as the founder of Credit Restoration of Nevada, Harry shares case studies, strategies, and insider insights you’ll never get from a generic app or a “quick fix” TikTok video. If it affects your credit score, it’s on the table.If you’d like a free, no-obligation analysis of your credit<
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The Utilization Trap: Why the 30% Rule Is Keeping Your Score Stuck
"Keep your balances under 30%" is the most repeated piece of credit advice on the internet — and it's costing people 50 to 100 points without them knowing why. Harry Jacobs explains why the 30% threshold is a ceiling, not a target, and why sitting at 29% puts you solidly in the danger zone. Learn the three truths that replace the myth: why 10% is the real target, how the statement closing date determines what actually gets reported to the bureaus, and why one maxed-out card can drag your score down even when your overall utilization looks fine. Plus: the zero utilization trap that surprises people who do everything right. If your score has been stuck and your payment history is clean, this episode is your answer.If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info#CreditUtilization #CreditScore #CreditMyths #CreditRepair #FICO #CreditCard #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #BuildCredit #FixCredit #30PercentRuleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Pay For Delete: The Strategy That Turns Debt Into a Clean Report
You've got a collection account, you've got the money to pay it, and your instinct is to just get it done. Stop. Paying a collection without a strategy is one of the most expensive credit mistakes consumers make — because a paid collection still sits on your report for seven years as a derogatory mark. Harry Jacobs walks through the pay-for-delete strategy from start to finish: what it is, why collection agencies have more room to negotiate than you think, how to write the letter, what to do if they say no, and a pre-payment move that sometimes gets the account removed for free before you spend a dollar. If you have any collection accounts on your report, this is the episode to listen to before you do anything else.If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info#PayForDelete #CollectionAccount #CreditRepair #CreditReport #CreditScore #DebtCollection #NegotiateDebt #FDCPA #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #FixCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Medical Bills on Your Credit Report: The New Rules They Won't Enforce for You
The headlines said medical debt was gone from credit reports. The reality is more complicated — and more costly if you believe the hype. Harry Jacobs breaks down exactly what changed in 2023 and 2025 around medical debt reporting, why the bureaus are not automatically applying the new rules to existing files, and what that means for your credit score right now. Learn the three-step medical debt action plan: how to identify medical collections that should already be removed, how to dispute them correctly, and why you should never pay a medical bill in collections without a written agreement first. If you have any medical items on your credit report — paid or unpaid — this episode could be worth dozens of points.If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info#MedicalDebt #MedicalCollections #CreditReport #CreditRepair #CreditScore #FCRA #ConsumerRights #Dispute #HealthcareDebt #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Benefits Of A Credit Builder Loan
If your credit score has plateaued and you're only carrying credit cards, you may be missing a key ingredient: installment loan history. Credit scoring models want to see both revolving and installment accounts — and for many consumers trying to rebuild or break past a score ceiling, that installment piece is completely absent. Harry Jacobs explains how credit builder loans work, why the backwards structure (you don't get the money until the end) is exactly the point, and who should use one. Including a real client who went from a 480 score after Chapter 7 bankruptcy to 665 in 12 months using a two-account strategy built around a secured card and a credit builder loan. No gimmicks. Just mechanics. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #CreditBuilderLoan #BuildCredit #CreditScore #CreditRepair #CreditMix #RebuildCredit #Bankruptcy #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #FICO #InstallmentLoan #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #FixCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Forgotten Store Card: The Silent Time Bomb
That store card you opened years ago for a one-time discount — the one sitting in a drawer you haven't opened since — could be quietly destroying your credit right now. Harry Jacobs explains the two ways a forgotten store card becomes a credit catastrophe: the annual fee ambush that turns into a collection account, and the inactivity closure that spikes your utilization overnight. Including the client whose score dropped 110 points from an eight-year-old $40 annual fee she'd completely forgotten about, nearly derailing her mortgage. Plus: the annual credit audit habit that prevents all of it, and what to do with every card you find — fee or no fee. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #StoreCard #CreditCard #CreditScore #AnnualFee #CreditUtilization #CreditRepair #CreditMistakes #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #CreditHistory #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #FixCredit #CreditTipsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Reality Of A Grace Period
Most people think they have a grace period. They're wrong — and one missed payment can drop a credit score by 100 points or more, triggering a chain of escalating damage that can last years. Harry Jacobs explains why the "30-day rule" is one of the most dangerous myths in consumer credit, how a single forgotten payment can turn into a charge-off that sits on your report for seven years, and why the forgotten store card is often where this disaster starts. More importantly: the simple three-part defense system that makes a late payment virtually impossible — and what to say if you miss one and need to stop the damage before it gets reported. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #LatePayment #CreditScore #PaymentHistory #CreditRepair #CreditCard #FICO #CreditMistakes #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #Autopay #CreditBureaus #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #FixCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dealing With Debt, The Snowball vs The Avalanche Method
The internet has strong opinions about which debt payoff method is superior. Harry Jacobs has a stronger one: the best strategy is the one you'll actually stick to. In this episode, he breaks down the debt snowball and the debt avalanche — how each works, what each costs you, and why the mathematically optimal plan sometimes fails people while the psychologically sustainable one doesn't. Including a client with $30,000 in debt who quit the avalanche after three months and paid off everything in 18 months once she switched to the snowball. Plus: the hybrid approach Harry actually recommends, the non-negotiable that makes either method work, and how paying down credit card debt directly rebuilds your credit score at the same time. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #DebtPayoff #DebtSnowball #DebtAvalanche #GetOutOfDebt #CreditCardDebt #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #CreditScore #CreditUtilization #CreditRepair #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Should You Ask For A Credit Limit Increase
A credit limit increase isn't just a way to spend more — used correctly, it's one of the most precise tools available for lowering your credit utilization and boosting your score without paying down a single dollar of debt. But ask at the wrong time, say the wrong thing, or trigger a hard inquiry you didn't need, and you've done more harm than good. Harry Jacobs walks through exactly when a limit increase makes sense, how to find out if your bank does a soft or hard pull before you request one, and what to say when you call that actually improves your odds of approval. Including a real client who gained 22 points in 30 days with no hard inquiry and no debt payoff. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #CreditLimitIncrease #CreditUtilization #CreditScore #CreditCard #FICO #CreditRepair #BuildCredit #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #CreditTips #HardInquiry #SoftPull #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The One Big Payment Mistake
You pay your credit card in full every month, never carry a balance, and never pay interest. So why is your score stuck? Because the balance the credit bureaus see isn't the one you pay on the due date — it's the one reported on your statement closing date, which could be weeks earlier. Harry Jacobs explains the exact mechanic behind this commonly misunderstood timing issue, why a small business owner had a stubborn 735 score despite perfect payment habits, and the simple multi-payment method that pushed him to 789 in a single month — without changing his spending by a dollar. In credit, when you pay can be just as important as what you pay. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #CreditUtilization #CreditScore #PaymentTiming #StatementDate #CreditCard #FICO #CreditRepair #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #CreditTips #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #BuildCredit #FixCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Credit Karma vs FICO
You checked your Credit Karma score before walking into the dealership. It showed 720. The finance manager came back with a rate you didn't expect. Here's what happened: the score you saw and the score they pulled are two completely different numbers — and nobody warned you. Harry Jacobs breaks down the critical difference between VantageScore and FICO, why over 90% of major lenders use FICO scores that never appear on free apps, and how a couple's $40,000 mortgage mistake came from optimizing for the wrong number. Know which score is actually in the room before you apply for anything that matters. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #CreditKarma #FICO #VantageScore #CreditScore #Mortgage #AutoLoan #CreditRepair #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #CreditMyths #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #myFICO #BuildCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The 609 Letter Myth
There are people online — leaning against rented Lamborghinis — selling "609 letter" templates for $50 and claiming they're a secret loophole that forces credit bureaus to delete any negative item from your report. It's not true. Harry Jacobs explains what Section 609 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act actually says, why generic dispute letters get processed by automation and almost always come back "verified," and what a real, effective dispute actually looks like under Section 611. If your disputes keep getting denied, this is why. And the fix isn't a better template — it's understanding the difference between information-gathering rights and actual dispute power. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #609Letter #CreditDispute #CreditRepair #FCRA #Section611 #CreditBureaus #CreditMyths #DisputeLetter #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #ConsumerRights #FixCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Reality of 3 Credit Bureaus
Most people assume there's one central credit file — one master record that lenders pull. That assumption is wrong, and it's costing consumers thousands of dollars at the loan closing table. Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are three separate, competing corporations that do not share data. A collection account can exist on one report while the other two are completely clean. A mortgage lender pulls all three and uses your middle score — which means one dirty report you never knew about can determine your interest rate. Harry Jacobs explains the tri-monthly audit system, how to dispute across all three bureaus, and why a couple almost lost their home over a paid collection that only appeared on one report. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #CreditBureaus #Experian #Equifax #TransUnion #CreditReport #CreditScore #Mortgage #FICO #CreditRepair #Dispute #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Credit Bureau Myth
Most people assume there's one central credit file — one master record that lenders pull. That assumption is wrong, and it's costing consumers thousands of dollars at the loan closing table. Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are three separate, competing corporations that do not share data. A collection account can exist on one report while the other two are completely clean. A mortgage lender pulls all three and uses your middle score — which means one dirty report you never knew about can determine your interest rate. Harry Jacobs explains the tri-monthly audit system, how to dispute across all three bureaus, and why a couple almost lost their home over a paid collection that only appeared on one report. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #CreditBureaus #Experian #Equifax #TransUnion #CreditReport #CreditScore #Mortgage #FICO #CreditRepair #Dispute #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The 'Responsible' Move That Quietly Wrecks Your Score
It feels like the mature thing to do. You've got cards you don't use, so you close them and clean up your wallet. But in the counterintuitive world of credit scoring, closing a credit card — especially an old one — can drop your score by 30 to 60 points with zero warning. Harry Jacobs explains the two-hit combination that closing a card delivers to your credit score: the utilization spike and the history loss. You'll hear about the man who closed a card he'd had since 1998, lost 45 points, and spent a year recovering — and learn the simple alternatives that protect your score without keeping cards you don't want. In credit, sometimes the right move is to do nothing. If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Authorized User Trap: Credit Hack or Credit Wrecking Ball?
Becoming an authorized user on someone else's credit card is one of the most talked-about credit building strategies — and one of the most misunderstood. Done right, it can import years of positive credit history onto your report and jump your score significantly. Done wrong, it can set you back years without you spending a single dollar. Harry Jacobs breaks down exactly how the authorized user strategy works, the three scenarios where it causes real damage, and the strict criteria that need to be in place before you even consider it. If someone has asked you to add them to your card — or you're thinking about being added to someone else's — listen to this episode first.If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info#AuthorizedUser #BuildCredit #CreditScore #CreditCard #CreditRepair #CreditHistory #FamilyFinance #CreditUtilization #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #FICOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Stop Watching Your Credit. Start Running It.
There's a massive difference between monitoring your credit and actually managing it — and that gap is costing people real money. Harry Jacobs explains why checking your score on a free app is not the same as fixing your credit, and why passive awareness without active intervention keeps good people stuck. In this episode: what credit monitoring actually is, what it misses, and the three moves that separate credit management from credit spectating. Learn how one man watched his score bounce around for two years — and fixed it in 60 days once he started managing instead of monitoring. With $17.5 trillion in household debt and lending tightening across the board, this is not the time to be a spectator in your own financial life.If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info#CreditMonitoring #CreditManagement #CreditScore #CreditRepair #FICO #CreditReport #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #CreditRestoration #LasVegas #BuildCredit #CreditTips #ConsumerFinanceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Junk Fees: The New Tricks Companies Use to Pick Your Pocket — Legally
Junk fees are costing American consumers billions of dollars every year — and the tactics are getting sneakier. In this episode, Harry Jacobs breaks down the latest methods banks, loan servicers, and debt collectors are using to add unauthorized charges to your account, including retroactive contract amendments, pay-to-pay fees, and dark pattern design tricks buried in fine print. Learn exactly which fees are illegal under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, what "assignability clauses" actually mean for your rights, and the four steps you can take right now to fight back. If you've ever paid a fee you didn't recognize and moved on — this episode is for you.If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info#JunkFees #ConsumerRights #FDCPA #DebtCollection #CreditRepair #KnowYourRights #CFPB #PersonalFinance #CreditRestoration #TheCreditShow #HarryJacobs #LasVegas #FinancialLiteracy #BankFees #ConsumerProtectionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Student Loan debt relief SCAMS
Student loan debt settlement companies promise quick fixes but often leave people worse off—Harry shows you the red flags, the scams, and the legitimate options you actually have.If you would like a free consultation with Harry Jacobs at Credit Restoration of Nevada, text CREDIT or call 702-778-2000. You may also visit us online at TheCreditShow.info #StudentLoans #DebtSettlement #ScamAlert #LoanRelief #Default #CreditRepair #ConsumerProtection #FinancialAdviceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Credit Delinquencies On The Rise AGAIN!
In this powerful episode of The Credit Show Podcast, Harry breaks down the growing U.S. consumer debt crisis and explain why millions of Americans are feeling crushed by rising costs, record balances, and high interest rates. Using data from the Federal Reserve, the New York Fed Household Debt and Credit Report, Fitch Ratings, Moody’s, TransUnion, and Experian, this episode unpacks the real story behind America’s $17.5 trillion household debt load.We dive deep into the most dangerous pressure points in today’s economy, including credit card debt, auto loans, student loans, personal loans, and the surprising stability of the mortgage market. You’ll learn why credit card balances have surged past $1.13 trillion, why serious delinquencies are rising, how 23% APR credit cards create a financial death spiral, and why passive credit monitoring is no longer enough in today’s economy.This episode also explores the hidden risks of the authorized user trap, the growing danger of co-signing auto loans, the rise in subprime auto loan defaults, and how lenders are using new technology like remote vehicle disabling, “attention getters,” and connected car systems to collect on delinquent debt. We also explain the difference between secured debt vs. unsecured debt, why younger borrowers like Gen Z and Millennials are being hit hardest, and what active credit management really looks like in a high-interest environment.#TheCreditShow #ConsumerDebtCrisis #CreditCardDebt #CreditScore #CreditRepair #PersonalFinance #DebtManagement #HouseholdDebt #FederalReserve #NewYorkFed #CreditCards #AutoLoans #StudentLoans #PersonalLoans #MortgageDebt #DebtConsolidation #ChargeOffs #Collections #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyManagement #CreditTips #DebtFreeJourney #GenZMoney #MillennialMoney #CreditEducation #FinancialSurvival #InterestRates #CreditCrisis #EconomicOutlook #DebtStrategiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Toyota's Violations Of Consumer Laws
From hidden mark‑ups to yo‑yo financing, Harry unpacks recent complaints and legal actions involving Toyota financing and what they teach every car buyer about protecting their credit. #Toyota #AutoFinance #CarLoans #DealerFinance #CreditProtection #KnowYourRights #AutoBuying #CreditTipsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Experian issues with the CFPB
Experian has its own history of regulatory trouble—Harry breaks down key CFPB findings and what they reveal about errors, upsells, and how your credit data can be mishandled. #Experian #CFPB #CreditBureau #CreditErrors #CreditMonitoring #ConsumerProtection #FixCredit #FinancialEducationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Four Things Debt Collectors Can Not Do
Harry lays out the four big things debt collectors are flat‑out not allowed to do—and what steps to take if a collector crosses the line with threats, lies, or illegal tactics. #DebtCollectors #FDCPA #ConsumerRights #Harassment #KnowTheLaw #FixCredit #DebtHelp #CreditRepairSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Equifax's Troubles With Regulators
Equifax has repeatedly run afoul of regulators—Harry reviews the latest CFPB actions, what they did wrong, and how their mistakes might be hurting your file right now. #Equifax #CFPB #CreditBureaus #DataErrors #CreditReport #ConsumerRights #CreditRepair #FinancialNewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Anatomy of a CFPB Consent Order
Harry dissects a real CFPB consent order and shows how companies get nailed for illegal credit practices—plus what those cases teach you about protecting yourself and disputing correctly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Small Dollar Loan Cycle Of Debt!
As necessary as these loans are for some--one can destroy your credit. You are set up to fail more often than not. Use them wisely, #paydayloan #badcredit #goodcredit #financialfreedom #creditrepairSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Clues That You Are A Victim Of Identity Theft
Don't wait for a massive bill. Catch identity theft early by spotting these 3 subtle clues that most people dismiss as glitches. #IdentityTheft #FraudWarningSigns #CreditFreeze #ProtectYourCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Credit Myths and LIES Can Cost You Points. Be Careful Where You Get Your Advice.
Heard medical debt doesn't count anymore? Not exactly. We explain the new rules and the old problems that could still be hurting your score. #CreditUtilization #CreditMyths #CreditCards #CreditScoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Medical Debt--The Recent Rules And The Old Problem
Heard medical debt doesn't count anymore? Not exactly. We explain the new rules and the old problems that could still be hurting your score. #MedicalDebt #MedicalCollections #CreditReport #FixCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Buy Now, Pay Later--The Silent Score Killer
Buy now, pay later can be an ugly trap. More credit and more accounts is not the key to increasing your credit score. The concept of 0% for a store card makes sense IF you have excellent credit, but if you don't these accounts don't help you in the long run and they can be problematic if you aren't managing them properly. #CreditRepair #FixCredit #BadCredit #CreditScore #BeginnerCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SNAP Finance: The "No Credit Needed" Trap Exposed
If you are with SNAP financing for anything, you should be aware of this--it's not breaking news, but it is news that you need to be aware of.#credit #creditreport #creditrepair #creditscore #fico #snapfinanceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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How a 100-Point Jump Can Save You $150,000 on Your Mortgage (The Math Will Piss You Off)
In this episode, Harry breaks down how a 100‑point jump in your credit score can change your interest rate, slash your monthly payment, and save you well over $100,000 over the life of a mortgage.#CreditScore #Mortgage #HomeBuying #InterestRates #SaveMoney #FinancialLiteracy #FixCredit #CreditRestorationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Zelle the dark side of electronic transfers
The issues consumers face with Zelle. Most consumers don't realize that Zelle is owned by several of the big banks, but are they doing enough to protect consumers against fraudulent activities? #credit #creditrepair #creditreport #zelle #venmo @paypalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Credit Repair 101
Credit repair isn't a diet; it's a lifestyle. Build the habits that make a 750+ score your permanent reality, not just a temporary high. #CreditWellness #FinancialHabits #LongTermCredit #CreditMaintenance #FinancialHealthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Juggling Act: How to Manage Multiple Credit Cards Without Losing Your Mind or Your Score
Juggling multiple credit cards without losing your mind (or your score) is possible. Here's the commander's system for total control.#CreditCards #CreditManagement #MultipleAccounts #CreditScore #AutopaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Identity Theft: When Your Credit Report Gets an Evil Twin
Someone living their life on your dime? We walk you through the 3-step crisis plan to lock down your credit and evict the identity thief for good.#IdentityTheft #Fraud #CreditFreeze #CreditReport #FixCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Student Loan Delinquency Explosion: 31% of Borrowers 90+ Days Late
5.8 million people are 90+ days late on student loans. If you're one of them, your credit is about to get nuked. Here's the exact playbook to save it.#StudentLoans #Default #Delinquency #LoanRehabilitation #CreditReport #WageGarnishmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The FICO Monopoly Is SLOWLY Changing
Mortgage credit reporter FICO has been the king of the hill. Things may be slowly changing. Ask your lender about Vantage.#credit #creditreport #mortgage #FICO #vantagereport #creditscore #goodcreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Why Just 'Monitoring' Your Credit is Like Watching a Car Crash in Slow Motion
Getting alerts about your credit score is like watching a car crash in slow motion. It's time to stop monitoring and start MANAGING your credit.#CreditMonitoring #CreditReport #FixCredit #CreditRepair #ActiveManagementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Credit Utilization: The Silent Score Killer You Can Fix in 45 Days
That "30% rule" you've heard is a lie. We expose the credit utilization secrets that can add 100 points to your score in 45 days.#CreditUtilization #CreditCards #CreditLimit #FixCredit #CreditScoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Building Credit From Scratch: How to Go from Ghost to 700
No credit? You're a ghost to lenders. We show you the "cheat codes" to go from zero to 700 in record time.#BuildCredit #NoCredit #CreditHistory #AuthorizedUser #CreditBuilderLoanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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You worked hard for your good credit. Now, keep it. Our "set it and forget it" system automates your credit health and protects your score from disaster.
You worked hard for your good credit. Now, keep it. Our "set it and forget it" system automates your credit health and protects your score from disaster.#CreditMaintenance #GoodCredit #CreditTips #FinancialHabits #CreditScoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy: Your 12-Month Comeback Plan
Bankruptcy isn't the end. It's a reset. Here is your proven 12-month comeback plan to rebuild your credit and your financial life.#Bankruptcy #RebuildCredit #AfterBankruptcy #FixCredit #CreditRepairSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dealing with Credit Card Debt: The Escape Plan They Don't Want You to Know
Drowning in credit card debt? We reveal the 3-tier escape plan, from balance transfers to the "nuclear option" that can slash your payments.#CreditCardDebt #DebtRelief #DebtConsolidation #FixCredit #FinancialFreedomSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Credit Scoring Demystified: How Credit Scores Are Calculated
Your credit score isn't magic. It's a math equation. We break down the FICO formula so you can stop guessing and start strategically boosting your score.#CreditScore #FICO #CreditReport #CalculateScore #CreditTipsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Managing Collections and Negotiating Settlements
Got a collections account? Don't just pay it! Here's the "Pay for Delete" strategy to settle your debt AND erase it from your credit report.#Collections #DebtCollection #PayForDelete #SettleDebt #FixCreditSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Credit Repair Myths Debunked
Think checking your credit hurts your score? Or that you need to carry a balance? We're debunking the top credit myths that are costing you points.#CreditMyths #CreditRepair #CreditScore #FixCredit #FinancialAdviceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Credit Show Official Trailer
Your credit report is your adult report card—and on The Credit Show Podcast, Harry Jacobs shows you how to rewrite it. Each episode breaks down real-world credit problems in plain English: collections, charge-offs, medical debt, student loans, bankruptcy, identity theft, and more.Harry is the founder of Credit Restoration of Nevada and has served as an expert witness in nearly 100 credit reporting error and debt collection cases. If it affects your credit score, it’s on the table.For a free analysis of your credit, call or text “CREDIT” to 702-778-2000.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Disputing Errors on Your Credit Report: Step-by-Step Guide
1 in 4 people have a credit error. Don't just get mad, get even. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to force the bureaus to fix their mistakes.#CreditReport #Dispute #FCRA #CreditBureaus #FixCredit #CreditErrorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Effective Strategies for Improving Your Credit Score
Stop playing checkers while the banks play chess. Here are 3 powerful strategies to manipulate your credit score and win the game.#CreditRepair #CreditScore #FixCredit #ImproveCredit #CreditTips #FinancialHealthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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TD Bank has an issue with consumers according to the CFPB
Learn about what Toyota has done to thousands of consumers. Are you someone that is a victim? #toyota #credit #fixmycredit #badcredit #creditrepair #debtfreeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Credit Show Podcast with Harry JacobsYour credit report is your adult report card—and on The Credit Show Podcast, Harry Jacobs shows you how to rewrite it.Each episode breaks down real-world credit problems in plain English: collections, charge-offs, late payments, medical debt, student loans, bankruptcy, identity theft, and more. Harry walks you through what actually works with creditors and the credit bureaus, how to avoid the traps that ruin scores, and the simple habits that build lasting credit health.Harry has provided Expert Witness work on 100 credit related cases and he has over a dozen years of experience working on behalf of consumers as the founder of Credit Restoration of Nevada, Harry shares case studies, strategies, and insider insights you’ll never get from a generic app or a “quick fix” TikTok video. If it affects your credit score, it’s on the table.If you’d like a free, no-obligation analysis of your credit<
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Harry Jacobs
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