Discover how credit scores and credit reports differ, why each is important, and how they impact your financial life.

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When you’re applying for a loan, credit card or lease, knowing the difference between your credit score and credit report can give you some insight into how your lender or landlord views you from a ...

One change that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to credit reporting is the ability for consumers to access their reports free of charge, a benefit that’s been extended through 2022. However, Congress is ...

The first step you should take to build your credit, according to experts - Taking the first step in building your credit is ...

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Many people don't realize that consistently paying rent on time can positively impact your credit score. Reporting your on-time rent payments to credit bureaus demonstrates responsible financial ...

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The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) on Thursday sent a letter to Sandra Thompson, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), urging the slower implementation of changes to the ...

When shopping for a new apartment, one of the most important amenities to look for — even more than a fitness center or visitor parking — are landlords who report their tenants' rent payments to ...

The Washington State Senate has approved a measure that would remove medical debt from credit score reporting. The measure, introduced in late January, declares a medical debt “void and unenforceable ...