Video: How Does Information Get On My Credit Report?
Learn the ways that information comes to be collected within your credit report, and see what the report captures and presents.
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Video: Can You Monitor Your Child’s Credit Report?
Depending on the circumstance, you may be able to see information on your child’s credit report – but that may not be good news.
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Why You Should Check Your Credit Report
Americans aren’t checking their credit. In fact, 65 percent haven’t looked at their credit report in the past 12 months, according to a 2014 Harris […]
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Sections of the Credit Report
At freecreditscore.com we’ve organized the information in your credit report a little differently than the standard way a lender might see it. The information is […]
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Video: Does Getting Denied for Auto Financing Affect Your Credit?
If you’ve been turned down for auto financing, learn how much impact you should anticipate seeing in your credit report afterwards.
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How Long Do Negative (and Positive) Items Stay on Your Credit Report?
Your credit report provides a detailed portrait of your credit history, from the time you first used credit to the current day. While your credit […]
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Checking Your Credit Report
An Experian survey in 2013 found that 49% of Americans check their credit scores at least once a year. While it seems that many understand […]
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All About Credit Reports
Many Americans don’t bother to check their credit report until they’re thinking about applying for credit. A 2014 Harris Interactive poll found that 65 percent […]
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What to Do When Something Isn’t Right on Your Credit Report
Mistakes happen, and inaccuracies can show up on your credit report. They may happen for a variety of reasons, from a simple data entry error […]
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Video: How Long Does it Take for Issues to Hit Your Credit Report?
Reported information will show up on your credit report. But how long it will take for certain information to show is never black and white.
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Video: Can Anyone Check Your Credit?
Can just anyone see your credit? Discover who can check your credit in this latest Credit in 60 Seconds video.
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Video: Can I Remove Stuff from a Credit Report?
Before trying to remove and item on your credit report, learn what you can and can’t remove in this next Credit in 60 Seconds.
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Does Charged-off Debt Impact My Credit?
Charge-offs don’t automatically delete the record of your debt. Learn why, and how this might affect your finances.
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Video: Does it Hurt My Credit if Several Reports Are Run While Car Shopping?
Shopping the dealers for a new car? There’s a likelihood the dealer will run your credit report as they explore your finances.
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Video: Do Landlords Report Tenant Payment History to Credit Bureaus?
Wondering if your rent payment history will show up on your credit report? It might. We explain how.
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Can Co-Signing a Loan Impact My Credit Score?
Learn how co-signing a loan can affect your credit score, as well as the credit score of your co-borrower.
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When Can I Dispute a Negative Item on My Credit Report?
Only inaccurate information can be disputed on your credit report. But information that is negative but accurate will eventually fall off.
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Video: A Quick Explanation of Personal Credit Reports and Scores
Your credit report and score are related but there are some differences you should know.
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Overcoming International Credit Challenges
Gaëlle had to overcome international credit challenges when she relocated to a new country and sought to buy a new car after her move.
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Infographic: What If There’s Something Bad on My Credit Report?
You checked your credit report and found something bad – what do you do? We walk you through the steps.
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Video: How Does a Tax Lien Affect Your Credit Report and Score?
A tax lien, paid or unpaid, has the ability to impact your credit score. Learn more.
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Infographic: Fighting Online Fraud
Fighting online fraud doesn’t have to be a battle you face alone. Learn more about preventing identity theft online in our latest infographic.
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Video: How Long Can Medical Bills Stay on Your Credit Report?
Your credit may suffer if you have unpaid medical bills. Watch this video to learn how medical bills stay on your credit report.
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The Best Time to Check a Credit Report After Paying Off Bills
Creditors typically report to the credit bureaus monthly but there are some exceptions.
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Real Credit Stories: Making Amends to Medical Bills on My Credit Report
Checking your credit report regularly can help you monitor for inaccurate information on your file by your lenders, including medical creditors.
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Infographic: Credit Report – A Reader’s Guide
Learn how to read your credit report and understand the information that it includes with this helpful freecreditscore.com infographic.
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How Long Do Hard Inquires Affect Credit?
Understand how long hard inquiries on your credit report affect your credit score and the impact they’ll have.
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Credit Score vs Credit Report – What’s the Difference?
Learning the many differences between a credit report and a credit score may help you make sure you’re on track to meet your personal finance goals.
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Facebook Q & A – How Long Will That Be On My Credit Report?
We get a lot of questions on credit. Recently on Facebook we were asked about how long items like a collection can stay on your credit report.
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Can Divorce Impact Your Credit?
It doesn’t matter who spent the money. Learn how joint debt impacts your credit reports financial obligations equally before you file divorce.
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