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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 More Stars – Highly Recommend Melissa Hudson at Starting Now!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Melissa Hudson at Starting Now! When I began my journey to rebuild my credit, I knew I needed someone who was knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely invested in helping me reach my financial goals. Melissa has been exactly that and so much more!

Throughout this process, Melissa has provided guidance, encouragement, and support that have made a tremendous difference in my financial journey. She has helped me rebuild my credit, regain my confidence, and put myself in a position to achieve something I’ve worked so hard for—becoming a homeowner!

Because of the progress I’ve made with her help, I am now preparing to purchase my first home! 🏡❤️ What once seemed like a distant dream is now becoming a reality, and I am incredibly grateful to Melissa for being part of this journey.

Melissa truly cares about her clients and their success. She doesn’t just help you work on your credit; she helps you build a foundation for a better financial future.

If you’re serious about rebuilding your credit and changing your financial situation, I highly recommend Melissa Hudson at Starting Now!

Thank you, Melissa, for helping me turn my dream of homeownership into a reality! Your dedication and support mean more than you know! ❤️🏡
Response from the owner:Nellie, wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Reading it brought tears to our eyes and huge smiles to our faces! 🏡❤️ Congratulations on getting ready to buy your first home! That’s a huge milestone, and you earned every bit of it. Rebuilding credit takes real commitment, patience, and courage, and you showed up for yourself through the whole process. We’re so proud of you. We’ve passed your kind words along to Melissa, and they truly made her day. Walking alongside clients like you, watching confidence grow and dreams turn into real plans, is exactly why she does this work and why Starting Now exists. Please keep us posted. We can’t wait to celebrate when you get those keys! And if you need anything as you get closer to closing, we’re always here for you. With gratitude and excitement, Starting Now Team
Melissa is phenomenal, we have been working with her the last few months and she has done fabulous work! Highly recommend using this company and asking for Melissa!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had such a great experience working with Melissa over the last few months. She pours her heart into helping every client, and it means so much to see her hard work and dedication recognized. 🙌 We’ve shared your kind words with her, and she’s beaming! Thank you for trusting Starting Now and for recommending us to others. We’re so excited to keep cheering you on as you move toward your goals! With gratitude, Starting Now Team
I started with this company trying to get approved to buy a home. My credit was horrible and I didn’t know what to expect but Alex has changed everything. She was very informative and was able to raise my score over 100 points, teach me what to do ony end to help, and she was able to clear off many creditors that I had for years and can’t afford to just pay off (which doesn’t meant they would even take it off my credit). I am very happy and would do it all over again. Still working with her even though I’ve been approved for a home as I know she can help me even more and good credit in today’s world is a must. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵
Response from the owner:Melissa, thank you so much for sharing your story! 🧡 Congratulations on being approved for your home! That’s huge, and we’re so happy for you. We love hearing that Alex helped you understand your credit and gave you the tools to keep building on your progress. You put in the work and stayed committed, and it shows! We’ve passed your kind words along to Alex, and they made her day. Thank you for trusting Starting Now and for letting us be part of your journey! With gratitude, Starting Now Team
Response from the owner:Lynda, thank you so much for the 5-star rating! ⭐ We’re so grateful for your support and for trusting Starting Now. It truly means a lot to our whole team. We’re always here if you need anything! Warmly, Starting Now Team
Alexandra D Molino is amazing. She help me get my credit back on track within 3 months.

Alex is very knowledgeable and and is available for any questions.

Thank You Alex for all your help!!
Response from the owner:Jose, thank you so much for taking the time to write this! 🙌 We’re so happy to hear you’re back on track, and we’re proud of the commitment you showed along the way. Alex really is amazing! She loves helping clients understand their credit and is always happy to answer questions. We’ve passed your kind words along to her, and they truly made her day. Thank you for trusting Starting Now. We’re cheering you on as you keep moving forward! Warmly, Starting Now Team
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I was in so much debt I couldn’t not handle on my own I spoke to a friend that suggested STARTING NOW CORPORATION an it was a great opportunity to fix my credit I was on 350 score on March 2025 and now I am on 640 and Alex was my consultant and she is amazing, she calls on the dates of the appointment giving me all the updates and the dispute that’s being done and I just can’t thank her enough and I have to say that she is a ANGEL in my life I am applying for my mortgage now and will share with her my own house purchase very soon .
Thank you Alex and I hope you also got your dreams came true too .❤️❤️❤️❤️
Response from the owner:Arlete, thank you so much for this beautiful review! ❤️ Reading it truly touched our hearts. We’re so glad your friend pointed you our way, and we’re incredibly proud of you. Taking that first step when things feel overwhelming takes courage, and you’ve stayed committed every step of the way. Congratulations on applying for your mortgage! We can’t wait to celebrate with you when you get the keys to your new home. 🏡 We’ve shared your kind words with Alex, and she was so moved, especially by your sweet wish for her dreams to come true too. Clients like you are the reason she loves this work. Thank you for trusting Starting Now, and please keep us posted. We’re cheering you on! With gratitude, Starting Now Team
My husband and I had an excellent experience working with Alex. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping us improve our financial situation.
Throughout the process, she was responsive and kept me updated on progress regularly. I cannot thank her enough for her help and guidance. It took nine months to get to where we are. Thanks to Alex, we just submitted an offer to buy a home.
Response from the owner:Danielle, thank you so much for sharing this! 🏡 Congratulations to you and your husband on submitting an offer on a home. That’s such an exciting milestone, and you both earned it with your patience and hard work. We’re so glad Alex could walk alongside you through the process. Staying committed for nine months takes real dedication, and we’re proud of the progress you made together. We’ve shared your kind words with Alex, and they meant the world to her. Thank you for trusting Starting Now. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for that offer, so please keep us posted! With gratitude, Starting Now Team
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review. It means a lot to our team to know the experience was helpful. We truly appreciate the opportunity to support you and wish you the very best going forward.
Both my husband and I had a fantastic experience working with Alexandria D’Molino at Starting Now. We set a credit goal and surpassed it thanks to Alexandria’s guidance. Not only is she great at her job, she’s also kind, knowledgeable, has great communication skills and genuinely cares about her clients. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Giselle, Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to us that you and your husband shared your experience. Setting a goal and then surpassing it is such an incredible accomplishment, and you both should be very proud of the work you put in along the way. Alexandria cares deeply about the people she works with, and your feedback will mean so much to her. We’re grateful you trusted Starting Now to be part of your journey and appreciate you taking the time to recommend us. Wishing you both continued success in everything ahead!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your 5-Star review. It truly means a lot. We’re grateful you worked with us, and we’re always here if you ever need anything.

 

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