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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Learn why credit report disputes matter, how to fix errors, and protect your credit score with clear steps explained ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. I recently got a copy of my credit report, and I was surprised to see how long it was. Some of the information looks like it’s mine, but some of it looks like it’s my ex-wife’s, even though we ...