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Make sure your children are financially fit with these tips and advice on how to teach kids about money, credit reports and credit history. Learn more here.
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Requesting a copy of your credit reports or checking your credit scores will not hurt credit scores and is a great way to track your financial wellness.
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FICO scores are available from each of the three major credit bureaus, based on information contained in consumers’ credit reports.
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Evictions are a challenge that many people face, but how does an eviction affect credit scores? See how long evictions stay on your credit report.
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If you are the parent or legal guardian of a minor child, you can add them to your Equifax Family Plan. Learn more here.
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Rental fraud in the form of rental listing scams is becoming more common and advanced. Learn about rental scams and how to spot and report rent scammers.
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Two types of credit accounts to know are installment credit and revolving credit. Find out what installment and revolving credit accounts are.
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Your credit scores may appear different for lenders versus when you look at your credit report. Learn more about the different factors that may affect your credit scores here.
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Some credit scores were affected by a calculation issue – the technology has been fixed and information in consumer credit reports was not changed. Equifax has put additional controls and monitoring in place that will help detect and prevent a similar issue in the future.
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Once you’ve made plans for your safety and needs, start evaluating the extent of your financial losses so you can submit insurance claims.
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Learn more about credit myths & credit facts about your credit report, score, history & more with our true or false credit quiz.
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If your Equifax product has the Automatic Fraud Alert feature and you want to deactivate automatic fraud alert renewal, learn how.
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As the economy changes, you may start to feel uneasy about your finances. Learn about financial anxiety and how to combat it.
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To remove a fraud alert or active duty alert from your Equifax credit report, you can allow it to expire or contact Equifax. Read on to learn more.
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If you're a young adult considering whether to get a credit card, here are a few things to think about.
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From encryption to our privacy policy, learn how Equifax helps keep your personal information safe.
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It’s important to teach your kids good money habits, like how to save & use credit responsibly. Find ways to talk to your kids about good credit habits.
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After a natural disaster, if you cannot pay your credit card bills, notify the card issuer and ask about your options for repayment.
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Many young adults have no credit history. Learn the ways you can build your credit history to be approved for a loan, credit card, or even an apartment.
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The average credit score in the US is 705, but this score varies in each state. Compare your credit score with your state’s average score.