Correcting mistakes on your credit report is the first step toward maintaining a healthy credit score and low borrowing costs ...

Rent reporting is touted as a way to help marginalized people build credit. But experts say the risks can outweigh the rewards for some consumers.

But when they applied for a mortgage, they were shocked to find a $17,000 debt listed on Amy’s credit report. The debt came ...

A new rule will prohibit a certain type of bad debt from appearing on credit reports. The rule, announced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, prohibits unpaid medical bills from appearing on ...

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