If there are mistakes on your credit report, a credit repair company can challenge incorrect negative information listed with the three major credit bureaus. According to Consumer Reports, more than a ...

If you’re struggling with bad credit, there's a chance it's not your fault: Almost half (44%) of people who reviewed their credit reports found mistakes, according to a Consumer Reports study, and ...

♦ UPDATE: Learn about companies that are applying this timeless advice today. A version of this article appeared in the July–August 2008 issue of Harvard Business Review. James L. Heskett is a Baker ...