Several online services provide one or more credit scores for free, but check whether you're receiving your VantageScore or ...

An incorrect address on your credit report is one at which you've never lived and it can be a signal of identity theft.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Perfect credit, or even really good credit, opens doors for American consumers. Better interest rates on loans. Better odds of renting an apartment or landing a job. Lower insurance premiums. But how ...