Section 3.3: Credit Reports and Credit Scores
Section 3.3 Focus
This section introduces factors that make up a credit score and components of a credit report. You will have a chance to obtain and analyze a credit report.
To have an understanding of what your credit score knowledge is, take the 12-question quiz by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and VantageScore Solutions Links to an external site.. (Optional, but suggested)
Read
- Your Spending, Your Savings, Your Future Manage Borrowing (page 17)
- Check your credit report at least once a year Links to an external site.
- How to fix mistakes in your credit card bill Links to an external site.
- Understand your credit score Links to an external site.
Watch
You'll get a look at several aspects of your credit report and credit score by viewing the following videos.