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How to Obtain Free Credit Score

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By MidniteWriter
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You see the ads all the time that say how to get your free credit score, only to find out it is not free. You need to sign up for a trial on legal or credit protection services. Forget to cancel and you are faced with more fees. The resource I am about to show you how to use is free, no strings attached and very easy to use.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Last three years address
  • Social security number
  • Loan information
  • Internet
  1. Step 1

    Open up your Internet browser. Type in www.creditKarma.com on the top address bar and hit your enter key.

  2. Step 2

    Click on the yellow get your free credit score button at the top of your screen once on the creditkarma website. This will open up a new screen.

  3. Step 3

    Fill in the fields on the credit score registration screen. Keep your security and login information in a safe place. You will need it for future checks on your credit score and updates.

  4. Step 4

    Decide if you want credit score updates and site updates emailed to you once a month. If you decline, uncheck the box. You can always check the site manually as needed with your login information. Click the yellow join now button at the bottom of your screen.

  5. Step 5

    Click on the my credit tab. This will bring you to the next screen that helps you get your free credit score.

  6. Step 6

    Click the yellow get your credit score button on the right side of your screen. Click update your score if it has been a few months or more since the last update. Your score will appear on the screen for your reference.

Tips & Warnings
  • Feel free to record your score or log it in a computer.
  • Guard your personal information carefully.
  • Do not check credit score on a shared or workplace computer.

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on 12/6/2009 My articles are written primarily for those in my country, the US!

fayroberts said

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on 12/6/2009 Thanks for this. Unfortunately, it's no use if you're not based in the US! Thanks again, though. :)

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on 11/27/2009 Thanks for your comments, but again, please do not post links here. If you want links within the article, please contact me. Otherwise links will be flagged. Especially here. This is supposed to be free websites only, like the one I mentioned for credit scores. THANKS!

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on 10/20/2009 Very good tips on obtaining free credit score.

amylaine said

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on 10/18/2009 Keeping track of your credit is very important. Great info.

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