Four Things College Kids Need To Know About Credit By Robin Holland Leaving home and moving into the dorms can be the first step into adulthood for a lot of college freshmen. Along with juggling a full class load, maintaining a busy social life, and…
Credit Monitoring Products: Taking Charge of Your Credit with Credit Monitoring By Peter Schoenrock The fact is, keeping an eye on what’s in your credit report and knowing your credit score could save you money. A better credit score could get you better interest rates…
Credit: Four Myths about Your Credit History By Robin Holland If you don’t learn to understand your credit, it can be a lifelong problem. You probably know you should be checking your credit report at least once a year. Do you understand what’s included in…
Credit Trends: Predicting the Future using Credit Report Numbers By Janet Dedrick The news about the economy is confusing to say the least. One columnist predicts that we’re going to see the recession continue for another year, while an economist in another newspaper says that…
How long does information stay on my credit report? By Diane Moogalian In our regular surveys of consumers who come to the Equifax website and who call our call centers, this is by far the most asked question. It’s understandable, given how credit is so…
Do you know your credit score? Have you looked at your credit report lately? Do you know how to read and understand the information on it? In my experience as vice president of operations for Personal Solutions for Equifax, a lot of consumers answer no…