A credit monitoring service can notify you when a credit application has been made in your name. Here are our favorites.

According to Consumer Reports, 44% of people who checked their credit report found errors. More than a quarter (27%) found serious errors that could impact their score, such as accounts they didn't ...

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In a significant move toward enhancing consumer financial health, AnnualCreditReport.com, the centralized platform for free credit reports, has expanded its services to allow individuals to access ...

Your credit score is a big factor in getting approved for any type of credit, be it a personal loan, mortgage or credit card. Not only that, but a higher credit score can save you money by helping you ...

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Have you noticed a hard inquiry from JPMCB on your credit report? If you recently applied for a Chase Bank credit card, it’s likely responsible for the entry on your credit report. While one credit ...

This post can help you get ARS off your case and your credit history. You’ll have some work to do — some letters to write and negotiation tactics to learn — but your hard work and tenacity will pay ...

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