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Married Couples Do Not Have Joint Credit Reports

Dear Experian, Do a husband and wife share a single annual credit report, or do they each have their...

October 12, 2017  •  2 min read

Are credit reports combined when you get married?

Credit reports are not merged when you get married. Each spouse maintains their own credit report with the accounts...

April 4, 2017  •  2 min read

Maintaining Your Credit History after Getting Married

Dear Experian,When I got married my husband put everything in his name (utilities, house, etc.). I still have two...

August 27, 2014  •  2 min read

Will Changing Your Name Impact Your Credit

Dear Experian,I'm getting married next week and am wondering if I should take my husband's last name. His credit...

September 10, 2013  •  2 min read

Each Spouse Has Their Own Credit Report

Dear Experian,My husband and I are thinking about purchasing a car. I just printed out my credit report from...

September 10, 2013  •  2 min read

Why Previous Names Appear on Your Credit Report

Dear Experian,I am married for a second time. Can having my maiden name and two married names negatively affect...

September 10, 2013  •  2 min read

Name Change After Marriage Won’t Hurt Credit Scores

Dear Experian,I am married for a second time. Can having my maiden name and two married names negatively affect...

March 13, 2013  •  2 min read

Joint Accounts Can Help Spouse Qualify for Credit

Dear Experian,I have been married for many years and have always had credit with my husband. If I ever...

February 28, 2013  •  2 min read

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