If you’re opening a new account, there are two terms you might hear a lot: credit report and credit score. While they’re related to each other, they aren’t the exact same thing: A credit report shows ...

Freezing your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion has become a straightforward and cost-free process, thanks to the 2018 economic stabilization act. This measure empowers consumers ...

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC, all three credit ...

Consumers are getting better access to their credit reports and scores, but it’s still not enough. On Tuesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said that about a million people working with ...

A credit freeze can be a pivotal step to protect yourself from identity theft. When you have a freeze on your credit reports, lenders can’t view them in response to an application for new credit — and ...