Under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, any business or organization with a "permissible purpose" can obtain your credit report. That means potential lenders and creditors can request your credit ...

Q. How do I get access to my credit report online? When I try to access, I’m denied access because I think I answered the security questions wrong. — Borrower A. You’re not alone in this frustration, ...

It’s best practice to frequently check your credit reports, which serve as a kind of financial resume outlining all of your money matters. Credit reports can help you keep track of your debts and ...

Your credit report includes financial and personal information, such as your credit balances, payment history and current and past addresses. Creditors review information from your credit report and ...

It’s second nature to lock your doors before leaving the house, or before going to bed. That’s because you want to help protect yourself, your family and your valuables — especially while you’re not ...

Your credit report touches so many critical parts of your life. The information it holds can determine whether you can buy a home, get a job or qualify a credit card. But just who can peek at this all ...