An incorrect address on your credit report is one at which you've never lived and it can be a signal of identity theft.

Motley Fool Money reports that most Americans plan financial resolutions for 2026, mainly focused on debt repayment, but ...

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With the holidays upon us, one personal finance site is sounding the alarm on a ubiquitous payment plan at big-box retailers.

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November is a great month for deals, as retailers compete for your holiday shopping dollars by offering lower prices. Experts from Consumer Reports test labs are here to help you find this month’s ...

The Trump administration took another step Tuesday to weaken protections for Americans with medical debt, issuing new guidance that threatens ongoing state efforts to keep that debt off consumers’ ...

If you're looking to hire new employees for your business, you may ask yourself at some point: Should I be running a background check on candidates? Conducting background checks on your potential ...

A federal rule restricting the debt’s inclusion has been canceled. Now, the consumer bureau is trying to overturn state restrictions. By Ann Carrns A court ruling this summer canceled a Biden-era ...