This is an excerpt from CNBC Make It's weekly newsletter. The personal information of tens of millions of T-Mobile customers, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and driver's ...

Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...

As a consumer, your credit score should be very important to you. Not only does it determine your borrowing power, it also holds sway over many other areas of your life — but what if your credit score ...

Learn what a credit history is, how it affects your credit score and report, and tips for improving it. Unlock better loan ...

Checking your credit report might not sound exciting, but it’s super important! Think of it as a health check-up—only for your finances. Your credit report holds the key to your financial life, ...

Have you ever considered how often should you check your credit report? If the answer is yes, you’re in good company. Keeping tabs on your credit report might sound tedious, but it’s one of the ...

(WJAR) — Checking your credit report is a great way to make sure no one has stolen your identity. However, you can't trust every site promising access to your report. By law, you can access your ...

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From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on ...

Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, unveiled on Thursday a new design for its physical credit report, which now prominently ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...