Extension has great tools to help keep you on track to managing your credit reports. The Fair Credit Reporting Act provides individuals with the opportunity to receive a Free Credit Report as often as once per week at the individuals request. There are three nationwide companies who participate in this program: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion..

Extension has created a helpful tracking sheet to record and track when and where you have checked your credit as well as some helpful tips in how to Build and Maintain Your Credit.

If you would like more information on Credit Reports, Credit Checks or other Financial Coaching, please contact Jenny Abel, Financial Security Outreach Program Manager, at jenny.abel@wisc.edu or one of our UW-Madison Division of Extension Financial Educators.