When you apply for financing, like a credit card or loan, the lender that reviews your application is almost certain to check a copy of your credit report and credit score. With certain loans, like ...

Identity theft can strike anyone at any time, which is why experts say checking your credit report regularly is essential.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Imagine being turned down for a loan or paying higher interest rates due to errors on your credit report. It happens more often than you might think. But Consumer Reports has ...

Experian IdentityWorks offers identity theft protection plans for individuals and families. Membership ranges from $0 to $34.99 a month, with identity theft insurance and resolution support included ...

When you apply for credit, a lender is likely to check your credit file or, to use a more technical term, perform a credit inquiry. A credit inquiry is a lender's request to access your credit history ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

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Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay. In some cases, your score ...