Identity theft can strike anyone at any time, which is why experts say checking your credit report regularly is essential. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shows you how to stay on top of your ...

Tom Blake is a full-time finance writer and blogger who specializes in covering the banking industry, side hustles and ways to make and save more money. His work has been featured in publications like ...

New Equifax credit report design highlights your score and explains key factors affecting it. Money; Getty Images Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three ...

Credit checks are not allowed in some areas. States where employer credit checks are not allowed or are only allowed in a limited capacity include California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, ...

The FCRA, or Fair Credit Reporting Act, is a federal law enacted by Congress in 1970 to promote accuracy, fairness, and privacy in the information maintained by consumer reporting agencies. In simple ...

Nearly half of all credit reports may contain errors, some of them costly to your credit score, according to a new watchdog report. One-quarter of the consumers were unable to access their credit ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Credit, a marketplace that enables credit unions to present firm, one-click credit offers at the point of purchase, announced today that pre-approved offers ...

Our series on identity theft protection apps will evaluate the features, pricing options, competition, and also the overall value of using each app. However, these are not full hands-on reviews since ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Medical emergencies are often unplanned and can cost a fortune. That is why effective March 17, 2025, around 15 million people should see medical debt disappear from their credit report ...