Posts Tagged ‘Identity Theft’

First Time Home Buyer: Get a Free Credit Report

Mike Trudeau asked: You’ve probably seen the many advertisements that promise, a free credit report. You may have asked yourself, how is it possible for all these companies to offer these attractive free services? The answer is, like a lot of things; there is a catch. The catch, of course, isn’t an obvious one, when [...]

Fixing Errors on Your Credit Report

Lisa Nichols asked: Fix errors on your credit report to prevent future problems. Credit report errors can result in an incorrect credit score- or worse. Tips to keep credit reports clean include reviewing credit card statements and credit report monitoring to prevent errors and stay safe from identity theft.Reviewing Credit Card Statements to Unearth MistakesReview [...]

Keep An Eye On Your Credit: How Often Should You Review Your Credit Report?

Jay Delgado asked: There is no doubt that your credit report contains a lot of information that can have a direct impact on your lifestyle. It is also true that other people are reviewing your credit file and making judgments about you and your ability to repay. What do they see? Should you be at [...]

The Truth About Online Credit Reports

Gene Pimentel asked: So many people are worried about identity theft and the status of their credit report these days. But with so many companies claiming to offer you a free report, it is no wonder consumers are confused and overwhelmed about how to get the information they need. The truth is many companies are [...]

Common Credit Report Mistakes

Mike Clover asked: it report is not something to be taken lightly these days. It is almost as important as your social security card. There will come a time where your credit report will be required for credit purposes. We see credit reports on a daily basis, and there typically are issues with that individual’s [...]