The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a cornerstone of consumer protection in the United States, ensuring the accuracy and privacy of credit information.

Employers that use tracking technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor workers and make employment decisions may now have one more ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found roughly 43 million Americans had medical bills on their credit reports, ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Jan. 17, 2025, that Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, must pay a $15 million penalty for not conducting ...

Debt collectors cannot discuss your debt with anyone other than you, your spouse (in some cases) or your attorney. They cannot leave messages with co-workers, relatives or friends disclosing that you ...

There are limitations as to what your employer can see under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and they won't see your exact credit score. But with your signed permission, employers can legally ...

Even if empathetic coverage never comes, we will never relent in the important effort to change the international narrative and improve Israel’s image.

Compliance is a critical factor that ensures their investments are safe, transparent, and profitable. By emphasizing the importance of compliance, you can impress potential investors by demonstrating ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Having fair credit can put you in a tough position. It doesn’t quite offer the level of confidence most credit card issuers want ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. If you have fair credit, a travel credit card’s valuable and often prestigious benefits may seem out of reach. But don’t despair.

If you have fair or average credit (generally 580 to 669, according to Experian), you don't have to settle for a no-frills credit card with high fees. There's an assortment of credit cards ...