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February 20, 2025
Credit Report Errors
We cannot control the use of our credit report when credit decisions are made about us. So, we need to monitor our credit report to make sure it is as accurate as it can be. If we find inaccuracies, we […]
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February 19, 2025
Check Your Credit Report For Accuracy
Credit reports have A LOT of important information that influences your ability to get a mortgage, a lease, loan, a credit card and insurance. So it is important to check it regularly to be sure the information being reported is […]
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February 16, 2025
Beware Of Scammers
Do not be fooled by callers who tell you your bank account is being hacked and that all of your money is about to be stolen if you do not take steps that the caller says you have to take. […]
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February 14, 2025
Check Your Credit Report Today
You can check your credit report for free every week at annualcreditreport.com. There is a lot of important information about your creditworthiness on your credit report. It can also be very helpful if you have been a victim of identity […]
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August 21, 2024
Report Identity Theft Of Your Financial Accounts
If you were the victim of identity theft, call all of your banks, credit unions and financial account holders such as PayPal, Zelle and financial advisors to report the identity theft. When you make this contact, demand that they freeze […]
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August 19, 2024
Change Passwords Following Identity theft
If you have been a victim of identity theft, change all of your passwords right away for accounts such as financial accounts, brokerage accounts, retirement accounts and any other accounts that have to do with your finances. Be sure to […]
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August 11, 2024
Freezing Your Credit Report
If you think you might be a victim of identity theft, it is a good idea to consider putting a security freeze on your credit report. When you freeze your credit, creditors cannot access your credit report. This will keep […]
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August 10, 2024
Putting A Fraud Alert On Your Credit Report
What exactly is a fraud alert? It is a notice placed on your credit report that lets credit card companies and other credit grantors know that you may have been a victim of fraud. A fraud alert requires creditors to […]
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August 8, 2024
What To Look For On Your Credit Report
Look for accounts that you did not open or recognize. Look for incorrect and out of date account information. Check the section that has your personal information to see if your name is misspelled or incorrect and if there are […]
The best way to find out is to pull your credit report from annualcreditreport.com. Since the pandemic, the credit reporting agencies, Trans Union, Equifax and Experian, allow consumers to view and save their credit reports at that website for free […]