If you’ve ever heard the phrase “We need to check your credit,” your next question may be “What are the three credit reporting agencies?” The agencies are Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. These are ...

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 ...

Checking your credit reports can help you ensure that the information being used to calculate your credit scores is accurate and up to date. That's valuable when you’re working on building credit.

Even when you check your credit, there are still some missteps to avoid. — -- intro: You may know that if you apply for a credit card, loan, a place to live or perhaps a job, there will be a ...

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 ...

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Equifax $15 million over errors tied to consumer credit reports, alleging the company failed to conduct proper investigations of disputed information, ...

Allowing lenders to base mortgage decisions on single- or double-pull credit reporting would result in more risk to banks, and higher costs for borrowers, writes Dan Smith. Imagine applying for a ...