Checking Your Credit Report in the New Year

The start of a new year is a good time to assess your financial life, especially your credit. If you haven't checked your credit report in the past year, now is a good time to do it. Remember, you have a federal right to one free credit report from each credit bureau each year. At the least, you should check your credit report to make sure your identity hasn't been compromised. Do you know when else you should check your report? Find out: When Should You Check Your Credit Report.

Related:

• The Three Credit Bureaus
• How to Get Your Free Credit Report
• Step by Step Credit Repair