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Goodwill Letter: Ask a Creditor to Remove a Late Payment

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 11/11/2026

Learn how to write and send a goodwill letter to request a late payment removal, plus a template and what to expect.

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DIY Credit Repair: 9 Practical Steps to Raise Your Score Without an Agency

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 19/04/2026

DIY credit repair empowers you to improve your credit score by disputing errors, managing credit utilization, and removing late payments using practical steps and AI tools from Dispute AI, a cost-effective alternative to agencies.

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10 Common Credit Repair Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 23/01/2026

Avoid common credit repair mistakes by reviewing all credit reports, personalizing dispute letters, using AI tools like Dispute AI, managing credit utilization, and exploring credit repair business opportunities.

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