Free Credit Reports Through the Generations, Part I

Finances are something that often change dramatically over a lifetime ... no matter what stage of our life we are in is our credit report. Once we begin our lives as consumers making financial decisions, the history of these decisions is played out on our credit report [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 17:19:20

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How You Can Stop Identity Theft

The FTC recently released a list of top consumer fraud complaints received in 2007 and not surprisingly, identity theft topped the list for the eighth year in a row at 32% of the overall complaints. Consumers reported over $1.2 billion in losses last year, even though there are many ways to fight identity theft . While we can’t be expected to live an exceedingly paranoid existence, we can be smart by monitoring our free Experian credit report. [more...]

Date: 2009-06-18 19:02:05

FREE Report: How to Save Money as a Family

As a special gift to readers of this blog, I’d like to give you this free report on how to save money as a family ... Instantly! Excerpt from report: Paying Down Debt The credit crunch has hurt many consumers who have credit cards.  Due to the fact that the banks are hesitant to lend money unless one’s FICO score is 750 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 03:07:08

Free Webinar on New FTC Guidelines for Background Checks

The new FTC Identity Theft “Red Flags” guidelines take affect on November 1, 2008.  Are you aware of your obligations under these new provisions? ... of consumer reports must implement procedures to deal with any notices of address discrepancies they receive from a nationwide consumer reporting agency (mainly credit bureaus such as Experian, Equifax [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 19:09:58

NH’s Attorney General’s Resolutions

NEW HAMPSHIRE’S ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS SOME NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSUMERS TO CONSIDER ... IS TO PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION, FROM CREDIT CARDS TO DRIVER’S LICENSES. HER OFFICE IS PROVIDING TIPS ON GETTING A FREE COPY OF YOUR CREDIT REPORT, STAYING SAFE ONLINE, FOILING PHONE FRAUDSTERS - AND EVEN [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 15:43:47

A 90?s Flashback for Commercial Property

Angela Pruitt reports: Commercial property is bracing for a tough time that could morph into a crisis similar in scope to the free ... in history. But with the credit markets in lock-down mode, consumer confidence battered [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 15:40:57

Greenpeace Praises Consumer Tech Firm for “Environmental Achievements” in Beijing

Haier.jpg World's foremost environmental org Greenpeace has just given a nod of appreciation to Haier - a consumer electronics maker and the ... credit for promoting prototypes of climate-friendly and energy efficient solar-based HFC-free air ... '. Calling its efforts "environmental achievements", the organization's report commends Haier [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 10:24:36

Credit repair DIY: fix errors on your credit reports

Under federal law, consumers can challenge inaccurate information on credit reports and other consumer reports (such as tenant screening reports). It is free, usually quick, and relatively painless. Plus, there are a lot of great how-to guides on the web. I have mentioned the FTC guides before. The excellent Building a Better Credit Report [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 20:29:06

Rx for Arizona Consumers’ [HomeBuyers} Credit

Find out what’s in their file. Every U.S. consumer is now entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three credit bureaus: Experian, ... a mortgage or other credit, the lender must tell them whether information in their credit report played ... is incorrect on a credit report, the next step is to correct the inaccuracy. If consumers [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 19:30:07

Consumer 101: Get Your Free Credit Report From "Annual Credit Report.com" [Annual Credit Report]

You've probably seen those commercials featuring a friendly looking jackass and his factually inaccurate songs about what can happen to you if you don't check your credit report. It's true, checking your credit report is a good idea ... been fooled by other sites. They want to sell you a trial subscription to some credit monitoring service [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 17:07:30

As I wrote last year, regular checks of your credit report are an important as aspect of fiscal management and under the Fair and Accurate Credit ... , and TransUnion to provide consumers with one free credit report per year. The official website through which ... AnnualCreditReport.com. Thus Americans abroad remain unable to exercise their legal right to [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 17:23:16

Little Known Tips For Using Your Free Credit Reports

by William Blake Consumers use the Federal Trade Commission as a sounding board for their complaints ... . There are many websites that advertise free credit reports if you agree to test out their services ... . Not everyone takes advantage of the free credit reports that are available to them. Some people [more...]

Date: 2008-08-30 14:44:05

FTC Approves Federal Register Notice Announcing Increase in the Ceiling on Allowable Charges Required By Section 612(f) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act

My comment: As we all know it's important to give near bankrupt companies who completely screwed up their business billions of dollars and find ways ... for an additional free disclosure. Under federal law, consumers are entitled to a free copy of their credit report ... an application for credit, insurance, or employment) and consumers request their rep [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 20:41:14

I Guess Our Mortgage Is Officially Considered Small

As a follow up to the post I wrote a few days ago about the new consumer protection laws and the possibility that thrift stores would have to stop ... scores until now.  We went to the annual credit report site and picked Experian.  Credit scores were $5.95 each, and the credit report is free (we normally just get the free report).  We got my husband’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 08:15:42

FREE CREDIT REPORT ONLINE!!!

Credit!!! It is the provision of resources by one person to another and then the person who borrowed, ... !!!                            Now you can get free credit report service online from IDENTITY GAURD premium. Equifax, Experian and TransUnion-These three are the largest consumer credit reporting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 17:40:00

annual credit report

If you use any kind of electronic commerce--credit cards, atm, on-line bill pay, etc--you must be vigilant in regards to your identity ... (FTC) advises consumers who order their free annual credit reports online to be sure to correctly spell ... just to review and keep up to date with how creditors determine your credit score.This is what the FTC [more...]

Date: 2008-02-19 22:01:00

Free Credit Report and How to Improve Credit Score

Improve credit score now! Because as well known consumers with higher FICO scores are considered to be less risky by lenders ... to illustrate a consumer’s general level of credit risk. How might you tell whether a score ... your report and score regularly you’ll ensure the absence of errors therein. This control is really [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 22:49:02

Free Credit Report - A Website Typo Could Be Costly

In 2003, Congress passed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions act (FACT) ... annualcreditreport.com or which contained the phrase “annual credit report.” Since it is quite easy ... , which made it possible for consumers to obtain a copy of their credit report for free. In fact [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 05:24:36

Video: Ed McMahon “raps” for O.C. credit-report firm

Former late night TV sidekick Ed McMahon, who may lose his Beverly Hills home to foreclosure, ... out of the program. Consumers can get a free credit report at ANNUALcreditreport.com. In fact, Experian ... -based credit agency Experian. McMahon, best known for co-hosting Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 21:04:50

How To Get Your Free Government Credit Report

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you are entitled to ask for, and receive, a free copy of your government credit report once a year. The FCRA serves to promote accurate information, held in privacy, by consumer reporting companies [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 11:08:43

Divorced With a Low Credit Score? Promising News to Raise the Score!

If you’re in the throes of a divorce, or if you’ve just recently gone through one, your credit might have been damaged in the process ... and Experian, are each required by law to provide consumers, upon request, a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. There’s a free copy for you at www.AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 21:11:21

Identity Thieves often Pitch Great Deals to lure their Victims in Quickly.

by: William Roberts Identity theft can impact you as an insurance consumer because insurers often use an individual’s credit score to determine ... of your credit report to determine if any accounts were opened without your consent and request the agency remove inquiries and/or fraudulent accounts stemming from theft. Request a free credit report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:17

Credit Karma Uses Ad Model to Provide Free Credit Information

According to the 2007 Online Banking Report, approximately one in three US adult consumers monitors or checks their credit score in some form or ... the score is usually only free if you enroll in a credit monitoring service. In this margin-rich industry ... . FreeCreditReport.com and TrueCredit.com, the consumer direct sites of Experian and TransUnion [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 19:39:56

Another Consumer Scammed By FreeCreditReport.com [Freecreditreport Com]

Freecreditreport.com is NOT actually free, nor is it related to Annualcreditreport.com, the free credit report that you are entitled to under federal law. So why are people still ... of my credit report. All of the major credit reporting agencies seem to strong arm you towards [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 16:29:44

Consumer Advice to Ring in the New Year

December 23, 2008 FTC News Release: Nine Consumer Tips to Make the Most of 2009 As 2008 draws to a close, ... include: Get a free copy of your credit report. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 877-322-8228 to request a free credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 18:24:31

FreeCreditReport.com scam

I was looking over my checking account transactions for the past year and saw a mysterious $12 ... credit report program. Under a new Federal law, you have the right to receive a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 02:16:00

Keys to improving your credit score

Credit I don't mean to brag, but my wife and I have a credit score that's better than almost 97 percent of the population. OK, I do mean to brag ... a free credit report once a year from each of the three consumer reporting companies (Equifax ... this for a while. We've always had a pretty good credit score, but it's higher than ever right [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 04:49:30

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