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Obtain your
free credit report at
AnnualCreditReport.com
or by calling
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Contact the
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
to locate a reputable local nonprofit credit counseling organization
Personal Stories
Carol reviewed her credit report and found some significant errors she had to correct.
Read her story
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How Credit Affects You
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Review Your Credit Report
Start by reviewing a current copy of your credit report. Be sure to get a copy from each of the three major credit-reporting agencies mentioned in
Credit Report and Credit Score
because credit reports frequently contain errors. If your credit report contains negative or missing information that stems from an error and you have it corrected, your credit score should improve.
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