Equifax Creates Consumer Website to Help Americans Deal With ID Theft
When one of my sisters recently tried to file her taxes ahead of the April 15th tax-deadline, she got a ...
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10 Surprising Things That Are and Are Not In Your Credit Report
You likely already know that it’s a smart idea to check your credit reports annually. In fact, by law, you’re ...
Credit Monitoring Explained
Credit monitoring is an electronic, subscription-based service for consumers who want to track their credit activity at the "Big 3" ...
What is a Credit Score?
A credit score is simply a three-digit number that summarizes your overall credit standing and tells creditors how likely you ...
How to Compare Your Equifax, Experian and TransUnion Credit Reports
If you’ve thought about ordering your free credit report, which credit reporting bureau should you contact? Many people wonder what ...
What’s the Best Way to Get Negative Information Removed From My Credit Report
Question: One of my subscribers had a question. She asked, "What's the best way to have negative information removed from ...
Differences In Equifax, Experian and TransUnion Credit Reports
If you’ve ever pulled your credit files from Experian, Equifax and TransUnion - each of the three major credit bureaus- ...
How Inquiries on Your Credit Report Impact Your Credit Score
An inquiry in your credit file is a record of any application for credit that you made. For example, if ...
Which Credit Report is More Important: Equifax, Experian or TransUnion?
Experian, Equifax or TransUnion: Which Credit Report is More Important? Q: Hi Lynnette, I have noticed a difference between my ...
What is a Credit Freeze and How Can I Use One to Protect My Credit?
Credit freezes help you thwart identity theft by preventing a crook from opening credit in your name. Credit freeze laws, ...
What’s The Fastest Way to Get the Credit Bureaus to Fix Mistakes In My Credit Reports?
You can dispute mistakes with the credit bureaus by mail or telephone, but you’ll get the fastest results if you ...
Should You Get All Three Credit Reports at One Time?
Q: Should I get all three credit reports at once, or view them at different times over the year? A: ...
Personal Information In Your Credit File
Federal laws dictate what personal information about you can – and can’t – be included in your credit reports from ...