All three credit agencies will create a credit report for you -- but you may notice some differences across your reports. Here's why. Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams.

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If you looked at your credit report and found incorrect information, you're not alone. Consumer Reports and WorkMoney did a report, where they found almost half of ...

It's possible to regularly check on the state of your credit at no cost to you Ward Williams is a former Editor for Investopedia focused on student loans and other financial products and services. He ...

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Large medical debts can put a dent in your finances, damage your credit score and possibly push you into bankruptcy. Nobody is waving a magic wand to make all of those IOUs disappear, but the three ...

You'll often hear that it's important to check your credit report a few times a year. Doing so will help you determine if you're in a good position to apply for a big loan like a mortgage. And it will ...

Your credit report is a critical part of your financial profile, used to generate the credit score that determines approvals and interest rates for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and more.