Perhaps you are aware that federal law guarantees access to one free credit report each year, and it is being financially smitten to check your credit report at least once a year. But many consumers who get theirs from the widely advertised FreeCreditReport.com are automatically registered for an expensive credit monitoring service, often unbeknownst to them. New York Times financial journalist Ron Leiber recently created this video advising, ‘buyer beware,’ and does a great job explaining some of the ins and outs of credit reporting.
Click here to watch the video: Costly Free Credit Reports
Bottom line, for a truly ‘free’ credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com.
