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Phase-In Begins for Free Online Credit Reports

Beginning Wednesday, consumers in 13 Western states can get a copy of their credit report for free. The free annual reports will be phased in across the rest of the country over the next nine months. But some could end up paying for credit services they don't need. NPR's Wendy Kaufman reports.

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