We have a Consumer Alert for you – but it’s good news! Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are allowing access to free, weekly credit reports indefinitely. Check out the latest episode of Making Cents of Money to learn more.
Show Notes: You now have permanent access to free weekly credit reports (FTC) - https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/10/you-now-have-permanent-access-free-weekly-credit-reports CFPB Resources: • How do I get a free copy of my credit reports? - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-get-a-free-copy-of-my-credit-reports-en-5/ • Fraud Alert - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/answers/key-terms/#fraud-alert • [Credit] Security Freeze - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/answers/key-terms/#security-freeze • Office of Research blog: Initial Fresh Start program changes followed by increased credit scores for affected student loan borrowers - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/initial-fresh-start-program-changes-followed-by-increased-credit-scores-for-affected-borrowers/ • What is the difference between a credit report ad a credit score? - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-the-difference-between-a-credit-report-and-a-credit-score-en-2069/
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