An incorrect address on your credit report is one at which you've never lived and it can be a signal of identity theft.

People who miss Buy Now, Pay Later payments can get hit with higher-than-expected fees or interest, and those missed payments ...

It's especially important to check if you're retired. If identity thieves wanted to steal a person's credit identity -- ...

Interest rates are constantly shifting, making credit reports more important than ever for securing favorable loan terms.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consumers invisible to banks thanks to America’s enigmatic credit-reporting system have a new tool at their disposal: Experian, one of the big three credit bureaus, is introducing a new program that ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

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

A pandemic-era program allowing consumers to access free weekly credit reports is now permanent thanks to a decision by the three major credit reporting agencies to boost the credit health of US ...

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 ...