In the market for a car or your first home? Do you know what’s on your credit report?
You may find that your report is full of old claims, lost credit cards, or worse, accounts opened by identity thieves. Your credit report is your responsibility. Not only should you be familiar with what’s on your credit report, it’s up to you to make sure that anything that doesn’t belong there is promptly removed.
There are three credit reporting agencies: Transunion, Equifax, and Experian. If your report reflects old or inaccurate information, you should contact the creditor and all three credit reporting agencies to make sure that your credit report is up-to-date.
Your credit score is important. Make sure you treat it that way. For information on obtaining a free credit report visit:
https://www.annualcreditreport.com
or call (877) 322-8228.