What is a pay-for-delete letter?
A pay-for-delete letter is one way to try to improve your credit score.
5 min read
Dec 10, 2024
Beth Deyo
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EXPERTISE
- Personal financing planning
- Credit repair
- Insurance
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of South Florida
Beth Deyo has been a professional financial writer since 2019. She specializes in personal financial planning, credit repair, and insurance topics. Before her career change, she spent 14 years as a wealth manager and financial planner.
She has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of South Florida, where she graduated magna cum laude. Today, her passion lies in helping readers learn how to manage debt and credit issues and understand other complex financial topics.
Beth's latest articles
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Can you pay to remove negative items from your credit report?
Some credit repair experts suggest arranging for a pay-for-delete agreement.
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Can a goodwill letter get late payments removed from your credit report?
Goodwill letters can convince creditors to remove late payments from your credit report.
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Can closed accounts be removed from your credit report?
Closed accounts listed on your credit report are removed after a set amount of time – depending on the status.
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What is the statute of limitations on debt?
Debt collectors have a limited time to file a lawsuit against you. Here’s what to know.
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Pros and cons of credit repair: What to know before you start
Consider the benefits and drawbacks of credit repair before starting a program.
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Financial needs versus wants: How to tell them apart and why its important
Knowing your financial needs and wants is important for your budget.
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When does debt fall off your credit report?
Missed debt payments or collection accounts can stay on your report for 10 years.
7 min read Oct 16, 2024