The gov't agency responsible for policing credit reporting agencies is being defunded. How can you make sure your credit score is safe?

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You probably receive your credit report regularly, but don’t really open it. It’s only when you need a loan that you start ...

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Trying to level up your credit? Learn how long it takes to improve your score -- and what you can do now to get started.