Why do employers pull credit reports?

Why do employers pull credit reports? Credit Report by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email Of all the credit related topics I write about none of them (and I really mean NONE of them) stirs up more of an emotional reaction than the use of credit reports by employers. Employers, as you may know, are allowed […]

Can Collection Agencies Pull My Credit Reports?

Can Collection Agencies Pull My Credit Reports? Bankruptcy by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email You may be surprised to find out that credit reports can be used to find debtors who have “skipped out” and have left no forwarding address.  These individuals can be past due on their bills and cannot pay, so they change […]

If I Apply For A Job Will The Employer Pull My Credit Report?

If I Apply For A Job Will The Employer Pull My Credit Report? Credit Monitoring by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email “John, I just got a job with a local bank and they pulled my credit report before they hired me. I wasn’t thrilled about them doing this but I wanted the job so I […]