What To Look For On Your Credit Report

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What To Look For On Your Credit Report

At least once a year, you should order your credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com. Once you get your report, make sure that you recognize the information on your credit report including the following:

• name
• addresses
• Social Security Number
• accounts
• loans
• If you find information that you believe does not belong to you or is not correct, contact the business that issued the account or the credit reporting company that issued the report.

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