Harry Jacobs is a certified FICO Pro and renowned credit repair expert. With 12+ years of hosting The Credit Show, Harry has established himself as a trusted source of information on credit-related issues. He often appears as a guest on Las Vegas area TV news outlets to share his expertise and discuss credit-related matters with their audiences. Reach Harry at 855-526-9250.
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Welcome to Harris' Hottest Takes, where I discuss the latest sports news in the NFL, NCAAF, NBA, and NCAAM.
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Important information about default rates. #credit, #badcredit, #creditrepair, #credittips, #finance, #debtfree, #mortgage, #broker, #collectionagency, #debtcollection
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Denied a rental property based on your credit?
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Credit and our credit scores figure into the equation of so many things in life, not the least of which is where we live. Understanding your rights as a consumer in the event you are denied a rental is important. #badcredit, #creditrepair, #credittips, #debtfree, #rental, #apartmentrental, #broker, #mortgage…
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Looking for a way to lower your mortgage payment WITHOUT refinancing at today's awful interest rates? Look into whether this is an option for you with your bank. #mortgage, #mortgagerecast, #interestrates, #credit, #badcredit, #goodcredit, #Broker, #debtfree
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Identity Theft happens to 12-15 million American's each year. On today's episode, we discuss some ways to protect yourself. #identitytheft, #idtheft, #credit, #creditrepair, #creditrepairtips, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #mortgage, #broker
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How to handle the credit of someone that is deceased
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One of the things which should be dealt with as a part of the final plans for a friend or a loved one that passes is the process of notifying creditors and the credit bureaus. #finalplans, #funeral, #dealingwithdeath, #credit, #badcredit, #goodcredit, #debtfree, #
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How Harry Jacobs bought his Harley & the cost of money
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Understanding the true cost of money in any deal is important, whether it is a car, a motorcycle, a home--it doesn't matter. On this episode we cover more of that ground. #finance, #financing, #credit, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #mortgage, #broker
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Your interpretation of your credit report vs reality
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Credit reports can be daunting to look at and difficult to understand. On this episode we discuss some of the issues and common misunderstandings. #credit, #badcredit, #goodcredit, #debt, #debtfree, #
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Why was Portfolio Recovery fined 25 Million?
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One of the largest collection agencies in the country was fined 25 million dollars. Some insight into the fine is in today's episode. #collections, #collectionagency, #debtfree, #debt, #creditrepair, #mortgage, #broker
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The difference between FICO scores and bureau scores
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A common question we are asked about credit is what is the difference between scores. On this episode, you will find some insight. #credit, #creditrepair, #credittips, #badcredit, #fico, #debtfree, #mortgage, #broker
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A quick story on today's Credit Show Podcast about time-expired debts. #credit, #creditrepair, #debt, #debtfree, #mortgage, #broker, #goodcredit, #badcredit
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The 25 million dollar fine for Portfolio Recovery explained
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Portfolio Recovery, one of the nations largest collection agencies was fined 25 million--why were they fined? This episode will provide some insight. #collection, #collectionagency, #debt, #debtfree, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #broker, #mortgage
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Important information if you are going through, or if you have been through a divorce regarding your credit. This is a re-run of an important topic. #divorce, #credit, #creditrepair, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #debtfree, #mortgage, #broker, #realtor
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Credit assistance for domestic abuse survivors
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Important information for survivors. #domesticabuse, #domesticviolence, #credit, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #mortgage, #mortgagebroker, #survivingdomesticabuse
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Know your credit PRIOR to applying for anything--especially solar. #solar, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #debtfree, #mortgage, #broker, #realestate
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Medical debts can be daunting--they are the number 1 reason people file bankruptcy. Get the latest info on how they affect your credit and what is happening now in terms of how they can report and how they should report. #medicalbills, #medicalbilling, #debtfree, #credit, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #broker, #mortgage, #realestate…
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The ADVERSE action letter that you are required by law to receive
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Details on your rights, and what creditors that deny you credit are required to provide you once you are declined. #creditrepair, #credittips, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #debtfree, #mortgage, #broker, #creditcarddebt, #experian, #equifax, #transunion,
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Are you getting advice on TikTok on how to fix your credit?
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We don't suffer from a shortage of bad and factually innacurate information on the internet--especially on TikTok and YouTube. Be careful who you listen to. #creditrepair, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #debtfree, #mortgage, #broker, #realestate, #debtfree
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The answer may surprise you. #baddebt, #collectionagency, #collectionaccount, #goodcredit,#badcredit, #debtfree
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Debt collectors have a job to do and serve a purpose, but they have rules that they must follow. #debtcollection, #FDCPA, #debtfree, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #credithelp,
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Don't co-sign unless you are prepared to make the payment. #badcredit, #goodcredit, #debtfree, #autofinance, #carloan, #ford, #chevrolet, #dodge, #trx, #mustang, #800credit
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You must always consider what it costs you to borrow the money you need to purchase a vehicle. #newcar, #debtfree, #autoloan, #ford, #chevrolet, #tesla, #dodge, #goodcredit, #interestrates, #badcredit
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Debt settlement or debt consolidation. What's right for you?
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Be careful which one you pick--setting your expectations is critical. #debtfree, #debtconsolidation, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #creditcarddebt,
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A different way to look at what the actual cost of your mortgage is. #homebuyer, #mortgage, #debtfree, #financialfreedom, #interestrates, #goodcredit, #badcredit
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Why can't you get your score over 700 after bankruptcy
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A few thoughts on how to get your scores back over 700 post BK. #bankruptcy, #credit, #creditrepar, #goodcredit, #financialfreedom, #debtfree
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It happens, and it's a tremendous violation. #identitytheft, #creditrepair, #badcredit, #credithelp, #debtfree
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Yet another scam in the credit repair industry is making a comeback. Don't fall for this, and certainly don't pay anyone to to provide you with these scam letters.
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Titlemax trouble related to treatment of military customers
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Learn what NOT to do to the men and women of our military in this episode. #titlemax, #badcredit, #fraud, #debtfree, #creditrepair, #credittips, #titleloans, #800credit
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The unfortunate mistake a collection agency made against a tattoo artist
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A crazy story with an example of what NOT to leave on someone's voice mail. #debtcollection, #debtcollector, #badcredit, #goodcredit, #800credit, #debtfree, #creditrepairtips
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The ABSOLUTE danger of debt settlement companies. ALL OF THEM.
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Debt settlement companies rarely save you the money they advertise, and the hidden secret is that they get 90% of their fees up front and they take those fees BEFORE they settle anything. #debtsettlement, #debtfree, #consumeralert, #badcredit, #800credit, #creditrepair, #credit repair tips
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Most states have very strict rules and regulations for collection agencies, including registration and posting a bond. We always recommend investigation any agency which is contacting a consumer regarding a debt. #debtcollection, #debt, #debtcollector, #badcredit, #goodcredit, #debtfree
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Why is it so difficult to get your credit fixed by the bureaus?
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The bureaus have become completely automated like so many things in our lives these days. Take a listen and see what's happening with Experian, Equifax and Transunion. #credit, #creditrepair, #badcredit, #experian, #equifax, #transunion, #800credit HZHUWuX6g2JO5DyiEEWb
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The student loan forgiveness period is coming to a close
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What the end of the deferment on payment and interest means to you as a borrower? #studentloandebt, #studentloan, #credit, #creditrepair, #credittricks, #mortgage, #broker, #college, #lasvegas
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Credit card debt has reached an all time high
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Credit card debt has reached nearly 1 trillion dollars for the first time in history. Harry discusses this issue on today's episode of The Credit Show podcast. #credit, #creditrepair, #debtfree, #financialfreedom, #badcredit, #credittips, #mortgage, #mortgagebroker, #lasvegasBy Harry Jacobs
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Harry Jacobs discusses the value of your credit, preserving your credit and keeping on top of paying your bills on time. #credit, #goodcredit, #creditrepair, #fianancialfreedom, #debtfree, #mortgage, #broker, #lasvegasBy Harry Jacobs
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Denied a rental or credit of any kind? The importance of the Adverse Action letter
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The adverse action letter is a requirement when a creditor denies the extension of credit, including a housing rental, or if you are denied a job based upon information in your credit file. #credit, #creditrepairtips, #debtfree, #creditdenial, #financialfreedomBy Harry Jacobs
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What does it cost you to borrow the money you need right now to buy a car, a home, an RV--or anything? #interestrates, #credit, #creditrepair, #mortgage, #rv, #autoloan, #badcreditBy Harry Jacobs
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ID Theft some basic ways to protect yourself
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A few basic ways to protect yourself from Identity Theft. #credit, #Identitytheft, #creditrepair, #goodcredit, #badcredit, #debtfree, #financialfreedom, #mortgage, #mortgagebroker, #IDtheftBy Harry Jacobs
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A few words on the Fed holding interest rates steady
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A few thoughts for you on the Fed holding interest rates where they are. #interestrates, #credit, #credittips, #creditrepair, #goodcredit, #experian, #equifax, #transunion, #mortgage, #brokerBy Harry Jacobs
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Being sued on an old credit card debt? How you handle it is important. In this episode Harry will discuss some things you need to know. #creditcarddebt, #financialfreedom, #creditrepair, #badcredit, #goodcredit, #creditrepairBy Harry Jacobs
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Credit card debt is nearly 1trillion dollars in the US
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Our use of revolving credit continues to increase, especially as our economy grinds to a halt and borrowing costs sky rocket. In this episode, Harry discusses what we know. #debtfree, #financialfreedom, #creditcarddebt, #creditrepair, #creditrepairtips, #goodcredit, #badcreditBy Harry Jacobs
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Divorce and your credit. Important things to remember.
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Family courts and divorce decrees and settlement agreements have nothing to do with how the credit bureaus report. An important podcast if you are dealing with divorce. #divorce, #divorcecredit, #financialfreedom, #finance, #creditafterdivorce, #creditrepairtips, #badcredit, #goodcreditBy Harry Jacobs
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Debt settlement company solicits us for our clients. No thank you.
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A debt settlement employee contacts us after hearing the radio show, looking for us to send him clients. Did he miss our segment on the dangers of debt settlement? #debtsettlement, #debtfree, #financialfreedom, #creditrepair, #credittips, #goodcredit, #newpodcast, #lasvegasBy Harry Jacobs
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Harry discusses the ease of putting a freeze on your credit in today's episode. #IDTheft, #credittips, #experian, #financialfreedom, #debtfree, #badcredit, #creditrepairBy Harry Jacobs
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Beware of this company collecting on medical debts which may not be owed or accurate!
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The CFPB is on to this company which has collected millions from consumers which may have never been owed, or at a minimum was inaccurate. ALWAYS ask for debt validation! #debtcollectorabuse, #debt, #debtcollection, #banking, #medicaldebt, #credit, #credittipsBy Harry Jacobs
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How much money do the banks make from NSF fees alone? You might be suprised
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A quick episode, less than 3 minutes that may surprise you about how many BILLIONS the banks made in 2022 alone in non sufficient fund fees. #banking, #credittips, #creditrepair, #financialfreedom, #debtfree, #badcredit, #lasvegas, #newpodcastBy Harry Jacobs
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The CFPB has new rulemaking in the works on the fees banks and credit card companies can charge consumers. #CFPB, #credit, #creditrepair, #credittips, #debtfree, #newpodcast, #finance, #financialfreedom, #lasvegas, #radioshowBy Harry Jacobs
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Ford has filed a patent to disable vehicles for consumers that fall behind. This will allow for some crazy things to happen in your Ford car or truck! #Ford, #Fordraptor #fordmustang, #credit, #creditrepair, #creditrepairtips, #financialfreedom, #consumernews, #chevytrucks, #chevrolet, #GMCtrucks, #GMC,…
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Without fail, every time there is a major data breach, the hustlers are there with a new scam to clean your credit. BEWARE of this one. #cfpbdatabreach, #databreach, #idtheft,#creditrepair, #credittips, #debtfree, #financialfreedomBy Harry Jacobs
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The Household Finance Scam. Don’t pay accounts you have already settled!
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You may have used Household Finance for home repairs. If you had one of these accounts that went delinquent--you may also be someone that was contacted by a collection agency AFTER settlement was made. THIS IS A SCAM. The details are in today's podcast. #credit, #credittips,#finance, #financialfreedom, #debtcollector, #lasVegas, #newpodcast, #credi…
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Harry discusses what a 'charged off' account means. You may be surprised #credit, #creditrepair, #chargeoff, #debtcollections, #debtfree, #financialfreedomBy Harry Jacobs
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