Here’s why you should take advantage of this yearlong offer. The three credit-reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – are offering free weekly credit reports to all Americans for one year. You can access your free report at anytime by visiting the official website of the companies www.annualcreditreport.com. In a joint statement issued April 20, 2020, the three companies said the move was a response to the coronavirus pandemic, and the financial hardship it is causing for millions of Americans therefore making credit reports more accessible more often so people can better manage their finances and make necessary steps to protect their credit rating. The agencies are urging people who fall into financial difficulty to seek help. The single most important action for consumers who cannot pay their bills right now is to talk with lenders to find out if they are offering any assistance. You will get access to your credit report ONLY and NOT your credit score. To get your credit score for free visit: 7 Ways to Get Yours for Free
Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is the Pastor of Andrew Chapel, United Methodist Church on the Northern Neck in Montross, VA. Rev. Dr. Taylor promotes best practices for financial literacy and financial empowerment in the church and leads workshops throughout Northern Virginia. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the District Finance Committee. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to Dr. David Taylor, who is also the Director of our church-based free clinic. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. In her leisure time, Rev. Dr. Taylor enjoys traveling, jogging, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, and interior decorating. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in New York City and recently discovered her ancestral roots in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to David Taylor and they have a son and a daughter. Their daughter is a educator and son is an Active-Duty Senior Seaman in the Navy married with three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, writing poetry, crocheting and spending time with her family.