The Biden administration issued a rule that would bar medical debt from being included on credit reports. Consumer advocates are worried that Trump may rescind this rule.

Although Experian is the largest credit bureau in the U.S., TransUnion and Equifax are widely considered to be just as accurate and important. When it comes to credit scoring models, however, there is ...

Cleaning up your credit reports by getting errors fixed and taking steps to address any legitimate negative information can help you improve your credit file. Why should you clean ...

Just five years ago, accessing credit without collateral or complex paperwork through formal banking channels would have ...

Despite a strong economy, the share of Americans making only the minimum credit card payment hit a 12-year high and ...

Business credit cards can help you earn rewards and manage your finances, but only if you use them responsibly.

A credit reporting agency is a company that collects information about your borrowing and repayment history and compiles the information into a credit report. Lenders, landlords, employers and others ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday promising ...

On January 7, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) published a final Rule (the “Rule”) that prohibits ...

Credit cards are a great tool to finance purchases if you are disciplined in your spending, and they are much safer to use ...

The CFPB alleged the credit bureau failed to properly investigate consumer disputes. Credit reports have a significant impact on consumer finances, experts said. They may dictate someone's success ...

By law, you can access your credit report once a week for free. But Bentley University professor and creator of scamicide.com Steve Weisman says you need to make sure you're going to the right site.