Equifax Security Breach
This is a special notice from the La Crosse County UW-Extension office about the Equifax data breach.
Read More...credit report
Check your free credit report to build financial security
Federal law gives everyone the right to request three free credit reports each year—one each from the three credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. There are three ways to order your free credit report: through the mail, by phone toll free, or at the official website AnnualCreditReport.com.
Read More...Credit reports versus scores
The information in your credit report is used to create a number – or credit score – that lenders use to make decisions on whether to extend credit or what interest rate to charge. Referring to a score is easier and quicker for a lender than reading through an individual’s credit report history.
Read More...
