Free credit reports have been extended; hereâs why itâs important to check yours regularly
By Aly Yale
Checking your credit could save you from identity theft. (iStock)
Typically, you’d be able to check your credit report at least for free just once annually through each of the three major credit reporting agencies. But thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, credit reports are now more accessible than ever.
Credit reporting companies Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are all offering
The move means better insight into your financial health during what, for most, is an economically challenging time. According to experts, it might also be a time that’s ripe for at-risk personal information and identity theft, too even more reason consumers should be checking their credit on the regular.