Free Credit Resources
Government Resources:
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): The CFPB offers a wealth of information on credit reports, scores, and your rights as a consumer.
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC): The FTC provides resources on credit repair scams, identity theft, and how to dispute errors on your credit report.
Credit Reporting Agencies:
- Equifax: One of the three major credit bureaus. Allow users to check their credit report and score.
- Experian: Another major credit bureau. Offers similar services to Equifax.
- TransUnion: The third major credit bureau.
Non-Profit Organizations:
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC): A network of non-profit credit counseling agencies that offer credit education and counseling services.
- Link: https://www.nfcc.org/
Additional Resources:
- AnnualCreditReport.com: The only official website authorized to provide you with free annual credit reports from all three credit bureaus.
- MyFICO: Provides information on FICO scores, the most commonly used credit scoring model.
- Link: https://www.myfico.com/