Two years ago when Emma Alda was offered a new job in accounting, contingent on passing her background and credit check, she was so excited and confident that she didn’t think twice about giving two ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Apps that promise instant access to your score are popular, but do they work? A new Consumer Reports investigation might have you thinking twice before clicking to get your ...

You may not think much about your credit report on a daily basis, unless you are curious about your standing ahead of applying for a loan — or if something goes wrong, like a data breach or case of ...

The credit score that matters the most is the score that your potential lender is using to determine your creditworthiness. To find out which one they use, just ask them. FICO and VantageScore are ...

A credit report gives a detailed history of how you manage debt, almost serving as your report card to a potential lender. Banks and other financial institutions typically look at both your credit ...

If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's another simple way to protect yourself from fraud -- and it may be more effective. Placing a fraud ...

A new investigation from Consumer Reports show some staggering mistakes on credit reports that could be hurting your credit score. Here are some key highlights: According to Consumer Reports, when ...

Update, Sept. 23, 2022: The three major credit bureaus reversed their decision and have extended free weekly credit reports through 2023. Original article: For thousands of Americans, the COVID-19 ...

A delinquency on your credit report indicates a payment that's been late for 30 days or more. This is one of the last things you want to have in your credit history as it can cause significant and ...

People who miss Buy Now, Pay Later payments can get hit with higher-than-expected fees or interest, and those missed payments can even show up on their credit report.

Three of the country’s largest credit reporting agencies are removing nearly 70% of medical debt from consumer credit reports, the companies announced in a joint statement Friday. In addition, unpaid ...