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Equifax explains why your last reported employment may be out of date on your Equifax credit report.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

The amount of time that information stays on your Equifax credit report depends on the type of account or information. Learn more here.

Your Equifax credit report may not show all your credit accounts. Here are a couple of reasons why some accounts may not be listed.

To check if your child has credit reports with the three nationwide credit bureaus, you can send a request by mail.

There are several different ways you can get a free Equifax credit report. Learn more here.

Certain parties can still access your Equifax credit report if you have a security freeze or a credit report lock. Read more here.

Are you noticing duplicate account information on your Equifax credit report? Here's why that may happen.

There are several ways you can get free copies of your Equifax credit report. Learn about them here.

Find out what information goes into a credit report & the important information you should review.

If you believe information on your Equifax credit report is inaccurate or incomplete, you can contact your creditor or file a dispute with Equifax.

Learn about how to request your Equifax Credit Report in different formats, including braille, large print, and audio.

There may be differences in your credit reports from the three nationwide credit bureaus. Equifax explains why that could happen.

Legal representatives and court-appointed guardians can follow these steps to get free credit reports for their wards.

National credit reporting agencies are making updates around reporting medical collections in 2022 and 2023. Learn more about these changes at Equifax.

Learn about when medical debt will be removed from your credit reports. Find out how to get an updated credit report from Equifax once the debt is gone.

Do you know the difference between your credit score & credit report? Learn more about your Equifax credit score and how it's different from your credit report today.

Have you checked your Equifax credit report lately? This checklist from Equifax helps you figure out what to look for.

Read why the three national credit bureaus have decided to remove paid medical collection bills from their consumer credit reports effective in July 2022.

Your credit reports help lenders measure your level of credit risk. It's important to know what a credit report is and what you expect to find on one.

If you believe information on your credit reports is inaccurate or incomplete, you can file a dispute by mail.

It's important to safeguard your financial future and request your credit report from prison to protect against fraud and theft.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) established a rule to help survivors of human trafficking and requires credit reporting agencies to have a method for survivors to submit documentation that identifies any negative information that resulted from human trafficking.

Shopping for a loan involves many steps and, potentially, multiple credit checks. Understand how hard inquiries are generated on your credit.

Is your credit history accurate? Checking your Equifax credit report regularly helps you ensure your financial history is telling the right story.

Learn how to get your free Equifax credit reports with a myEquifax account.

Who can access your Equifax credit report? Read this article to find out which individuals and businesses can legally access your credit information.

Did you receive a credit report alert from one credit bureau, but not all three nationwide credit bureaus? Learn how that may have happened.

Learn more about the process of disputing information on your Equifax credit report and how long it can take.

Understanding your credit reports is important, but it may not always be easy. Here are definitions of terms you may find on your Equifax credit report.

As consumer credit reports will no longer show paid medical debt, the impact to your credit will vary greatly.

Sometimes late payments happen. Learn how late payments affect your credit, how long they stay on your credit report, if you can remove them and more.

If you believe information on your credit reports is inaccurate or incomplete, you can file a dispute with the three major credit bureaus.

Learn how long different types of information such as late payments and collections may stay on your credit report.

If you have a security freeze on your Equifax credit report, can you also lock your credit report? Learn more here.

See why you should check your credit reports and credit scores. Learn the benefits of checking your credit report, how often to check and more!

To learn how to read your Equifax Credit Report and other credit report facts, visit our Equifax Knowledge Center.

Find out how to get your free Spanish language credit report from Equifax®. We’re making it easier for you to check your credit!

Learn more about The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) & how this federal law provides protections to the consumer.

If you believe your Equifax credit report is incomplete or inaccurate you can file a dispute. Learn how to dispute your Equifax credit report.

The nationwide credit reporting agencies are changing how they report on medical bill collections. Learn more about the changes coming to credit reports.

If you live in another country, learn what has to happen in order for you to have a U.S. credit file.