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

It's especially important to check if you're retired. If identity thieves wanted to steal a person's credit identity -- ...

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 ...

A recent study from LegalShield revealed that 76% of Americans are using buy now, pay later (BNPL) services and that 49% have missed a payment. The Wall Street Journal first reported back in June that ...

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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 ...

Americans won’t have to worry about unpaid medical bills damaging their credit reports and scores much longer. The Biden administration is finalizing a rule Tuesday that will end the inclusion of ...

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The Biden administration finalized a new rule this week preventing medical debt from being included in credit reports, as well as prohibiting lenders from using certain medical information in loan ...

Credit reporting problems can be a significant blow to an individual’s financial fortunes. In Virginia, where over 46,000 consumers have filed complaints about credit reporting issues, according to ...