If you’re opening a new account, there are two terms you might hear a lot: credit report and credit score. While they’re related to each other, they aren’t the exact same thing: A credit report shows ...

Nearly half of all credit reports may contain errors, some of them costly to your credit score, according to a new watchdog report. One-quarter of the consumers were unable to access their credit ...

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Because of COVID-19's impact on jobs, finances and life, you can now get free, weekly, access to your credit report. It’s available through April 2021, from the three main credit reporting agencies: ...

The next time you apply for a credit card, loan or mortgage, the lender will likely request access to your credit report. The information listed on your credit report summarizes how you manage credit, ...

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New credit and debt data reveals many Americans are paying late fees on bills and using credit to cover the costs of necessities. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who ...