In this video, Michael Collins (professor at the University of Wisconsin and a specialist with UW-Extension Cooperative Extension Family Living Programs) with Caroline Gomez (Health Care Outreach Specialist at Covering Kids and Families at UW-Madison) discusses the consumer financial implications of aspects of the Affordable Care Act going into effect in the next year.

By law, you can obtain three free credit reports each year. The information in your credit report affects your life in important ways–your ability to get a loan, how much you pay for credit and insurance, obtaining a job, renting a house or apartment, and preventing identity theft. It is important to check your report regularly to make sure it is accurate and up-to-date.