#5 - Your Credit, the Economy, and COVID-19 What’s Important and What’s Not.

SUMMARY Bill Lewis is a long-time credit repair expert, radio host, and author. Bill discusses credit and financial issues that frequently come with a divorce. He also has some interesting information regarding your credit score and special programs related to COVID-19. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:55] Susan introduces Bill Lewis who explains exactly what a credit report is and how it helps you. [04:48] Bill discusses the cares act and how you can use it. [06:49] Bill shares some tips on how to care for your credit score using credit reports. [17:18] Bill tells us how he and his company can help people with credit. [22:17] Bill describes how to get a free credit report. [26:33] Bill shares how he can also help attorneys with cases. ------------------------------ QUOTES 2:49 “It's always been my recommendation to monitor your credit report every three to four months, there are various devices out there.” 7:10 “Our advice has always been pay off your credit cards first, pay off your auto vehicle second, and pay the mortgage third.” 17:36 “We restore credit as a reputation management tool. We have clients that have issues, whether it be a low credit score, whether it be possibly or potentially an arrest record of public records showing up on their credit report and we're able to clean those up.” 19:59  “You need to be able to be proactive, communicate with your creditors, communicate with the individuals that you owe money to.” ------------------------------ RESOURCES Bill Lewis: (772) 324-6400 William E. Lewis Jr. and Associates: http://www.williamlewis.us/ William E. Lewis Jr. and Associates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4WilliamELewisJr/ Equifax: (800) 525-6285 Experian: (888) 397-3742 TransUnion: (800) 813-5604 Annual Credit Report Website: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action Space Coast Financial Service: https://www.bbb.org/us/fl/titusville/profile/mortgage-lenders/space-coast-financial-services-inc-0733-90333747 https://www.thechesnuttlawfirm.com/

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This is Susan Chesnutt of The Chesnutt Law Firm. This is my podcast From Foster Care to Family Law: A Child Welfare Focus. I was raised in the foster care system, I was a child abuse investigator for the Department of Children and Families, and now I am an attorney practicing family law where my passion is to focus on the best interests of the children involved. In my podcast, I will be meeting industry experts exploring the seemingly impossible scenarios that families often struggle to manage. Each episode will include insights and concepts from professionals that deal with these issues.