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Can You Really Get A Credit Report For Free?

I started hearing reports that FreeCreditReport.com is not as free as the commercials say. So I decided to investigate the claims for myself. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there is only ONE true way to get a free credit report...

Debt Consolidation vs Credit Counseling vs Bankruptcy

Hearing about Ivan's financial situation on NBC's Today Show made me flash back to my own college days when I, too, was in debt up to my ears. Jean Chantzky's recommendation for Ivan was basically to try credit counseling. Here's why, plus what to look for when you're trying to find a reputable credit counseling company...

Free Credit Reports… How To Work The System To Your Advantage

Did you know that it's actually possible to request 3 free credit reports each year? Wondering what's the quickest & easiest way to do this? Here's what you need to know about ordering free credit reports online or over the phone.