What began as a pandemic-era response to financial uncertainty has now become a lasting consumer protection: Equifax, ...

All three credit bureaus, Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian give you your report once a year. You can space out your requests during the year and keep an eye out for any activity.

Additionally, it "makes sense to check your credit report more often if you have been the victim of identity theft, have had fraudulent charges on a credit card or have had personal information ...