Social Security data breach: Experts advise freezing this little-known credit report

After reports that DOGE accessed sensitive data without authorization, privacy experts say Americans should implement a ...
Yahoo

I Put a Fraud Alert on My Credit Reports. Here's Why You Should, Too

If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's another simple way to protect yourself from fraud -- and it may be more effective. Placing a fraud ...
Money on MSN

How to remove negative items from your credit report

Negative marks on your credit report can hurt your credit score and affect your ability to qualify for loans. Here’s how to ...
Forbes

Court Ruling Brings Medical Debt Back to Credit Reports—Here’s How to Keep It From Ruining Your Finances

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...
ConsumerAffairs

Credit Score vs. Credit Reports: What’s the Difference?

Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. When you’re applying for a loan, credit card or lease, knowing the difference between your credit score and credit report can give ...