You can obtain a copy of your credit report for free, and reading your credit report regularly can help catch errors and identity theft before it affects your ability to borrow money.

How Do I Read a Credit Report? Federal law allows you to request a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months from each of the three major credit bureaus.

Learning how to read a credit report lets you check the information your credit scores are based on — and see if errors are lowering your score.

Fact checked by Betsy Petrick Key Takeaways Your credit report includes your personal details, information about your credit ...

Your credit report holds valuable information about your financial history. Learn how to read a credit report and get a free credit score with this handy guide.

A guide to ordering and understanding your credit report.   — -- You have the right to see your credit report for free – and in some cases, you have the right to receive extra reports ...

Your credit report may contain some important errors that can cost you thousands. But you’ll never know if you don’t look.

Your credit report is a comprehensive document of your credit history that dictates your credit score and influences financial decisions made by lenders. Understanding your credit report can guide ...

Know what’s on your credit report. Check your credit report. Have you seen your credit report? It seems someone is always suggesting a deep dive into our credit reports. But do you actually know ...

Getting your free annual credit report isn't a difficult process, but it still helps to be prepared—and to understand that you can now get free weekly credit reports.