Credit Reports and Credit Access
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Building a Better Credit Report
If you've ever applied for a credit card, a personal loan, or insurance, there's a file about you. This file is known as your credit report. It is chock full of information on where you live, how you pay your bills, and whether you've been sued or arrested, or have filed for bankruptcy. Credit reporting companies sell the information in your report to creditors, insurers, employers, and other businesses with a legitimate need for it. They use the information to evaluate your applications for credit, insurance, employment, or a lease. Content Detail
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- Federal Trade Commission
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Credit Chat: FYI about Credit
credit options, credit ratings, credit terms, credit tips... Content Detail
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- Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
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Credit Repair: How to Help Yourself
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says do yourself a favor and save some money, too. Content Detail
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- Fair Housing Project, Austin Tenants' Council
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Fox26Law: Your Legal Questions Answered
Every Tuesday and Thursday in its 7 a.m. newscast on FOX 26 Morning News, legal analyst Chris Tritico offers up some free legal insight. On this page you can ask your questions, watch previous segments, and read Chris' online-only responses to various questions. Content Detail
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- Fox26 KRIV
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What Should I Do If My Identity is Stolen?
Instructions to Correct Identity Theft Read More
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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