Mar 31, 2009
2. How Long Items Can Stay in a Credit Report
Once a credit bureau gathers information about you, it can report that information (that is, include it in a credit report) as follows:... read more
Mar 30, 2009
1. Review the Sample Reports (4)
Following the list of credit accounts, Experian provides more detailed information for certain accounts. This detail includes your monthly balances for up to 24 months and your credit limit, high balance or original loan amount.... read more
Mar 29, 2009
1. Review the Sample Reports (3)
Trans Union. The top of each Trans Union report contains identifying information. This information includes a unique file number, the date of the report, and your name, former names (AKA), address, former addresses, employment, Social Security number, birthdate and phone number.... read more
Mar 28, 2009
1. Review the Sample Reports (2)
Trans Union. The top of each Trans Union report contains identifying information. This information includes a unique file number, the date of the report, and your name, former names (AKA), address, former addresses, employment, Social Security number, birthdate and phone number.... read more
Mar 27, 2009
1. Review the Sample Reports
Here’s how to read each credit report. Equifax. Equifax is the only credit reporting agency that provides consumers with a credit report in column format. (All three credit bureaus used to report the information this way.) Nevertheless, the Equifax report is not difficult to read. At the top of the first page, you’ll find a unique confirmation number, the date of the report, and your name, address,... read more
