Understanding what's in your credit report can help you make better decisions about credit. Your report is divided into four ...

Credit bureaus collect and maintain records on your credit accounts, balances and the payments you make. The three major ...

Consumer reporting agencies collect a variety of financial and personal data, including:Credit history (e.g., payment history, outstanding debts, credit utilization)Public records (e.g ...

Submit a complaint: The agency takes consumer complaints about financial products and services, including credit cards, mortgages and other consumer loans, credit reporting and debt collection.

(WJAR) — Most of us are familiar with the three big credit reporting agencies – Experian, Equifax and Transunion. But did you know there's a fourth agency that could also have an impact on ...

Nearly half of all credit reports may contain errors, some of them costly to your credit score, according to a new watchdog report.

The credit bureaus have taken unilateral measures to reduce medical debt reporting, including removing all medical collections under $500 from consumer credit reports, among other steps.

When applying for a credit card or loan, the bank will likely pull a credit report. Check out this guide on consumer reporting agencies and what they do.