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 ...

Paying off collections improves your finances, but what happens to the negative mark on your credit report?

FICO and VantageScore credit scores are the two most common types of personal credit scores. Business credit scores use ...

The other night, I was out to dinner with a friend who works in medical billing. She shared a story that really stuck with me. One of her coworkers forgot to include a patient’s disability status on a ...

Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, unveiled on Thursday a new design for its physical credit report, which now prominently ...

One day late on a credit card payment usually won't hurt your credit, but it can still trigger fees and interest. Here's what ...

Kelly is a former editor for CNET Money covering banking. She has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and previously wrote for CBS MoneyWatch covering banking, investing, insurance and ...

Discover why your U.S. credit score might not influence financial decisions abroad. Learn what you can do to establish good ...

A credit freeze is an anti-fraud measure in which a credit bureau refrains from sharing a consumer’s credit report with any ...

Opinion: As the credit reporting industry evolves in 2026, expect an increased focus on state-level regulatory frameworks—and ...