Managing Credit: How to Read a Credit Report

Learning how to read a credit report is a vital part of understanding the health of your credit as well as checking its accuracy. In this program, you'll learn about the six different sections of your credit report. This includes personal information, employer history, consumer statements, account information, public records, and inquiries. Your credit score also appears on the statement, so we'll discuss the full credit score range and what your number means on the scale. Finally, we'll talk about what to do if you find inaccurate information on your credit report.