How often do you check your credit report?

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Posted by Karen Newton on November 4, 2006, 10:09 pm
 
Is once a year enough?  Or too much?


Posted by Dave L on November 4, 2006, 10:41 pm
 

Once a year is fine, unless you suspect fraud or identity theft.

-Dave



Posted by Rod Speed on November 4, 2006, 11:57 pm
 Never.




Posted by William Souden on November 5, 2006, 1:26 am
 Rod Speed wrote:

    You have no credit to check, welfare boy.

Posted by John~                          on November 5, 2006, 12:34 am
 

You are entitled to one free credit report from each of the national
credit reporting agencies per year.

There are three national credit reporting agencies:  Equifax, Experian,
and TransUnion.  Get a 2007 calendar and on January 1 write, "Credit
Report--Equifax".  On May 1 write,  "Credit Report--Experian".  On
September 1 write, "Credit Report--TransUnion."  You can keep an eye on
your credit report all year for free by staggering the requests every
four months.  

You can get them at http://www.annualcreditreport.com  or by calling
1-877-322-8228.

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