ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - Forty million Americans have a mistake on their credit reports. Ten million people are overpaying for everything from credit card debt, to auto loans and insurance policies.

So checking your credit report is more important than ever.

Thomas Nitzsche from ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions visits NewsChannel 5 First @ 4 to talk with Kay Quinn about obtaining your credit report, examining them, and what types of errors you should check for.

Helpful Links:
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- MO Attorney General
- IL Attorney General
- ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions

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