Understanding Credit Reports and Scores

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management MoneyWi$e Episode 4, Season 5 Credit reports and credit scores can be difficult to understand.  However, using the knowledge shared by Kelly May on this episode of Talking FACS, you can decipher what the numbers mean.  Kelly also provides tips for accessing your credit report and steps to take to keep your score strong. To access your free annual credit reports: annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.  To request by mail, Annual Credit Report Request Service PO Box 105281 Atlanta, GA 30348-5281 For more information about: Credit reports and scores Disputing and reporting false information on your credit report For more information about this and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Page