Identity theft is a serious crime that often results in substantial financial loss for victims, but when the perpetrator is a family member, the deep emotional and psychological distress can ...

“To rebuild your credit, you first need to get some credit, which is often the hardest part if you have a low credit score ...

When you apply for a loan or line of credit, the lender typically reviews your credit history by ordering a report from one (or more) of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies (NCRAs) — ...

When you apply for a loan or credit card, you can expect to be hit with a hard inquiry. Unlike a hard inquiry, a soft inquiry will not affect your credit score. A soft pull usually happens when your ...

Evan Coleman is an Updates Editor on the Credit Cards and Travel Rewards team at Forbes Advisor, showcasing his interest in personal finance and love of travel. He has written for a variety of local ...

When you have a good credit score, you can get better terms and lower interest rates on loan products and credit cards. But it's not always easy to just boost your credit score overnight. First, you ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Delta Dental Release) - Delta Dental of Virginia is notifying the public of a recent data breach that may have involved personal and/or protected health information, according to ...

A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year, and it might surprise you ...

Robin has worked as a credit cards, editor and spokesperson for over a decade. Prior to Forbes Advisor, she also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including ...

A cooling job market is leaving some homeowners without steady income. Learn how to continue paying your mortgage.

Russian oil - mainly the ESPO blend, Russia's flagship grade for Asian markets, which is typically cheaper than Middle ...

OCC Announces BSA/AML Changes to Reduce Regulatory Burden for Community Banks Nutter Notes: The OCC announced on November 24, that it is immediately discontinuing the annual mandatory data collection ...