From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on ...

Before we tell you how to get a free credit score, it’s important to know that all free scores and reports are not created equally. Most of these scores are merely estimates of your credit score. They ...

If you’re someone who manages the family’s finances, worries about identity theft and values maintaining a good credit score, The Watchdog has the latest updates for you. Specifically, let’s dive into ...

It's possible to regularly check on the state of your credit at no cost to you Reviewed by Ebony Howard Having good credit ...

Dear Action Line: What's up with this "free credit report" TV commercial that is really an ad for "credit monitoring?" Also, where do I get my free credit score? — T.K., Tulsa. Free credit reports: ...

While monitoring your credit report may seem tedious and even pointless, it is crucial for protecting yourself from identity theft, ensuring the accuracy of your credit history, and effectively ...

Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...

Like the song says, he should have seen it coming at him like an atom bomb. The singer of those FreeCreditReport.com jingles might sound a bit less peppy now that the Federal Trade Commission is ...