Negative entries like late payments and charge-offs stay on your credit report for seven years — this is what's known as the ...

A pandemic-era program allowing consumers to access free weekly credit reports is now permanent thanks to a decision by the three major credit reporting agencies to boost the credit health of US ...

What to know about credit repair companies Credit repair companies can review your credit report for inaccuracies and dispute ...

New Equifax credit report design highlights your score and explains key factors affecting it. Money; Getty Images Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three ...

If you see an account in collections on your credit report, it's understandable to feel stressed. Collections, even when paid, can potentially lower your credit score and impact your approval odds for ...

A delinquency on your credit report indicates a payment that's been late for 30 days or more. This is one of the last things you want to have in your credit history as it can cause significant and ...

In a major change that could affect millions of Americans' credit scores, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday finalized a rule to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports. The ...

“The reality is you actually have many credit scores, and buy now, pay later is going to be included in FICO10 and FICO10T, ...

Keeping your personal information safe can feel like a futile battle. Even if you do everything right, a data breach could leak your information, and in turn allow criminals to buy it on the dark web ...

New Visual Report Includes VantageScore® 3.0 Credit Score and Easy-to-Read Graphics for a Comprehensive View of Current and Past Credit Activity "Equifax plays an important role in the financial lives ...

Credit reports detail your financial history and impact loan terms like interest rates. You can improve your credit by paying on time and managing credit account balances. Regularly review your free ...