When a loved one dies, you need to know how to report death to social security and how to get a credit report for the deceased.

If you've had a loved one pass away, you can notify any of the three nationwide credit bureaus. Learn about the steps you can take.

Are your credit reports affected by a spouse's death? Learn the answer.

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Make sure you’re taking the right steps to manage your loved one’s credit accounts and learn what happens to credit & debt after death. Read more here.

What is a credit report, what does it contain and how is it used? Learn the basics about credit reports.

Equifax explains why your last reported employment may be out of date on your Equifax credit report.

How does credit reporting work, and what do credit bureaus do? Learn the basics here.

What is a credit report confirmation number, and why do you need one? Equifax explains why confirmation numbers are important.

Only certain third parties are allowed to access your Equifax credit report if they have "permissible purpose." Read more about permissible purpose and who may have it.

Credit report errors can happen when errors are made by a lender or creditor reporting to a nationwide credit bureau.

If you have been mistakenly reported as deceased, you can contact the three nationwide credit bureaus. Get contact information here.

Credit reports and credit scores are related, but not the same. Find out the differences between them.

Learn how you can order additional Equifax credit reports or view previous ones.

If you disputed information on your Equifax credit report and an investigation did not resolve the dispute, you have the right to add a free 100-word statement to your Equifax credit report. Learn more.

Learn why it may take a while for changes to account balances to appear on your Equifax credit report.

If you don't recognize an inquiry on your credit reports, learn what steps you can take.

It may be hard to prevent errors on credit reports, but here are some tips to help ensure the information on your credit reports is accurate.

Learn more about the different types of information you may find on your Equifax credit report.