Smart Money Move #1: Check Your Credit Report Every Year
This one’s a no-brainer, but vitally important to your financial health…
A mistaken late payment or some other credit snafu can send your credit — and, as a result, your overall BUYING POWER — into a financial tailspin! Visit annualcreditreport.com to have access to reports from all three credit reporting agencies.
Knowledge IS power when it comes to your credit report. Check it every year for problems and errors… or pay the price later on! (By the way, if you DO encounter problems, you CAN fix them — read Clean Up Your Credit Rating here.)
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