Credit Report
Knowing what's in your credit report AND knowing your credit score is as essential as filing your tax return each year. I recommend obtaining a copy of your credit report once each year, perhaps at the same time you prepare your tax return.

Today, identity theft occurs at an alarming rate. Online activity is only partly to blame. Identity thieves are quick to respond whenever one avenue is closed to them. You can protect yourself by KNOWING what is occurring in your credit file.