Why Your Credit Score is Important – How the Law Protects Consumers From Wrongful Reporting

How To Read A Credit Report

If you don’t know how to read a credit report or don’t know your credit score, raise your hand. First, the good news–you’re not alone. According to a recent study, more than 30% of Americans have no idea what their credit score is. Next, the not so good news–being in the dark about your credit history can have serious financial ramifications, as errors on your credit report could be lowering your credit score or worse, you could be a victim of i…

Why Your Credit Score is Important – How the Law Protects Consumers From Wrongful Reporting

Consumers across the U.S. face unfair credit damage due to errors, identity theft, and deceptive financial practices. Although federal and state laws offer strong legal protections, many cases still require decisive legal action. Petroff Amshen LLP, a New York law firm, uses targeted strategies to confront credit damage and defend consumer rights. NEW CITY, N.Y.,