Understanding Your Credit
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
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
Give yourself some credit (reports)
During Financial Literacy Month, we’ve focused on steps to protect your money by spotting and avoiding scams.
Mortgage Discrimination
Employer Background Checks and Your Rights
Fixing Your Credit FAQs
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.
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.