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Credit Report - Related Topics

• Lock Unlock Credit Report - Find out about the new credit service from Truecredit and Transunion that locks your credit report.
• Short Sales - Find out here if a real estate short sale will hurt your credit report.

Students

• Students Applying for Credit - Valuable advice as you set out on applying for credit cards and establishing credit.
  • Advice for College Graduates - Establishing a solid credit history is more important than ever. Read this informative article for practical tips on establishing credit.
  • Students, are you a victim of ID Theft? - If you have recently lost your wallet, had your laptop stolen or given personal information to strangers either on the web or over the phone, you may be a victim of ID Theft.
  • Student's Guide to Free Credit Reports - If you are over the age of 18, you are entitled to a free credit report every year by Federal Law. This article will guide you through the process.
  • Students Credit Basics

News, Releases, Archive

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• Archive - Read articles and press releases about credit and credit reporting on our web site. More articles of interest include information on the Public Information Profile (PIP) and how consumers now have the ability to perform their own background check and to search nationwide public records through this new product.

Video Learning Center

Here are easy-to-understand videos to steer you through ordering your report provided you by Federal Law, opting out of unwanted solicitations, and stopping telemarketer phone calls.

• How to order a free annual credit report  - You are entitled to a free credit report every year by Federal Law. This video provides you with the steps toward receipt of your report.
• How to opt out of credit bureau solicitations - If you want to remove your name from the lists of people who receive pre-approved credit card notices, start on this page.
• How to stop telemarketers - Find out the steps you need to take to bar telemarketers from calling you.