A pandemic-era program allowing consumers to access free weekly credit reports is now permanent thanks to a decision by the three major credit reporting agencies to boost the credit health of US ...

Identity theft can strike anyone at any time, which is why experts say checking your credit report regularly is essential.

The nation’s three largest credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—said this week that they would make permanent consumers’ access to free, weekly credit reports via AnnualCreditReport.com, ...

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Credit checks are not allowed in some areas. States where employer credit checks are not allowed or are only allowed in a limited capacity include California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, ...

A delinquency on your credit report indicates a payment that's been late for 30 days or more. This is one of the last things you want to have in your credit history as it can cause significant and ...