A Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Your (Actually) Free Credit Report without Accidentally Signing Up For Extras: Part One – TransUnion
Those songs from a certain misleading ad campaign sure are catchy – and I don’t just mean that their melodies are hooky and infectious. The main catch from this supposed freebie website (which shall not be named so as not to introduce any possible confusion with the only FTC authorized vendor of free annual credit reports) is that while the credit report is free, the “credit monitoring” service certainly isn’t.Aand it’s no walk in the park to cancel it either. [more...]
Date: 2009-07-27 10:54:03
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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
A Warning About “Imposter” Websites December 5, 2008
Posted by SBDC in Small Business General. trackback Only one website is authorized to fill orders for the free annual credit report ... mandated free annual credit report program. In some cases, the “free” product comes with strings attached ... )A Chance for Free Credit MonitoringFinancial buddyAnnualCreditReport.com The Real Free Credit Rep [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 18:07:42
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
Free Credit Report
I was surprised to find out a while ago that a good portion of Americans did not know they could view their credit report ... that the can get an annual credit report to stay on top of what is happening with their own credit. Let me tell ... and they go on to the subject of financing and he asked him what his credit was like, he looked [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 04:27:55
How To Maintain A Good Credit Report
by Jim Bransby Your credit is a necessary part of securing a financial future ... when it comes time to apply for credit. Annual credit report checks are a great way to keep track ... to ensure good credit, you must utilize credit report tips and take advantage of free credit report [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 18:25:16
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
Weekend Roundup Vol. 12
Weekend Roundup: Well another week comes to a close. Time goes by so quickly it makes me want to work less and less and enjoy life more and more ... to a FREE credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies: Experian ... . ***You can get your free annual (once per calander year) credit report, viewable on-line, no credit [more...]
Date: 2008-10-11 11:00:00
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
How to Report an Error on Your Credit Report
Thanks to the FACT (Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions) Act, all U.S. residents will be allowed one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting agencies - Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. This legislation makes it easy for you to keep [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 17:43:54
Surviving Financial Infidelity: Assessing the Damage
The ugly truth was out in the open. My wife had committed financial infidelity, and it was time to assess the damage. “How much do you owe? ... t any other surprises. We each got our annual free credit report from all three credit bureaus ... on her report. The only hint was that the company in question had made a single credit inquiry [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 23:13:51
Basic tips for improving your credit score
1094832_credit_crunch.jpg Around the holidays, many folks turn to credit for at least some of their holiday shopping ... use Equifax, but have pals who do like MyFICO. You can also get one free credit report a year from Annual Credit Report, but it won’t be so in depth as a paid site. Do you have any handy credit score [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 20:36:47
I Hate Equifax
I wish I could turn my pure emotion into words on the screen to fully express my hatred for Equifax. It is pure. It is flowing. I. Hate. Equifax. Why I Hate Equifax I’ve recently reminded you to check your annual credit report ... running there has been an issue that results in us not getting her annual credit report. This doesn’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 13:00:13
6 Personal Finance Sites You Must Visit
What better way to start off the new year than by taking care of some personal finance matters? ... of identity theft. https://www.optoutprescreen.com/ Annual Credit Report: You can get one report per year ... that works for you 24/7 to make sure theives are at bay. The annual credit report I mentioned is geat [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 15:29:57
Real Car Deals for Those Ready to Buy Now
If you are in a position to afford or be able to finance a new car now, you may soon have the pick of the litter ... the possibility of errors on your report. Take advantage of your free annual credit report and check over every bit of information contained on your report. Credit scores that were once thought to be perfect [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 15:22:23
Use TrustedID to Fight Identity Theft
With the incredibly rapid growth of ID theft, there have been several businesses that have been formed with the distinct objective of battling this crime epidemic. These ID theft prevention companies essentially lock down your credit bureau ... supply you with annual credit reports from all three credit bureaus, so that you can check to see [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 04:06:14
There are several factors…
…that make up the credit score and your mortgage consultant can coach you through some basic strategies to improve your credit score ... t use them. Always take advantage of the free annual credit report from www.annualcreditreport.com (which is the only FTC approved credit reporting site) and start working on improving your credit [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 16:39:59
Looking Back: Resolutions in Perspective
Yes, I know it's so expected to make New Year's Resolutions. But I am a planner by nature. I am always looking ahead and preparing for the future ... my credit report, and those of my other family members. Everyone is allowed one free credit report check annually. I just want to make sure ours are accurate. Not only did I check my credit report [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 15:08:00
Know Your Rights With Regard to Free Credit Reports.
The Office of Jeffrey-Peter Hauck, JDLicensed Private DetectivePost Office Box 142 Macungie, PA 18062Website: http://private-eye.homestead ... , which established the free annual credit report program. Q: How do I order my free report ... annualcreditreport.com, call 1-877-322-8228, or complete the Annual Credit Report Request Form and mail [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 18:21:00
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