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Free Credit Reports
Learn how, why, and when to order copies of your free annual credit report.
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Understanding Your Credit
We hear a lot about credit — credit reports, credit scores, credit freezes, credit monitoring. What does it all mean for you?
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You now have permanent access to free weekly credit reports
The three national credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — have permanently extended a program that lets you check your credit report at each of the
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FTC says credit repair operation was a scam
If your credit isn’t as good as you’d like, a company that promises to boost your credit score by hundreds of points in as little as 45 days might seem like the perfec
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Give yourself some credit (reports)
During Financial Literacy Month, we’ve focused on steps to protect your money by spotting and avoiding scams.
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Mortgage Discrimination
Discriminating against someone who’s trying to get a mortgage loan is against the law.
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Employer Background Checks and Your Rights
Are you applying for a job or a promotion? Employers might run a background check on you. Here's what you need to know.
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Fixing Your Credit FAQs
Here’s what to know about how to dispute errors on your credit report and avoid credit repair scams.
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Give yourself some credit (reports)
One important back-to-basics step you can take this Financial Literacy Month (or anytime) is checking your credit report.
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Incorrect background reports can deny you a home
Whether you’re just starting out or starting a new life, information on your background report can determine if you get credit, a job, or even housing.