Learn what a credit history is, how it affects your credit score and report, and tips for improving it. Unlock better loan ...

Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...

Even if you are not planning any large purchases in the near future, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ...

As a consumer, your credit score should be very important to you. Not only does it determine your borrowing power, it also holds sway over many other areas of your life — but what if your credit score ...

DETROIT – 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. And the negative consequences don’t stop ...

The Fair Credit Reporting Act protects consumer privacy in part by limiting who is allowed to view your credit report and why. Because your credit report contains private information, those who want ...

From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on ...

Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, unveiled on Thursday a new design for its physical credit report, which now prominently ...

It’s the holiday shopping/scamming season. And that makes it a good time to think about protecting yourself from the dangers ...

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Alvin Byers is a consultant by day and "travel hacker" by night. After conquering a fear of flying, Alvin seeks any opportunity to get into the air to explore the world. As a married man and father to ...