Social media is awash in promises that a few clicks can erase years of financial mistakes, but the latest viral "credit score hack" comes with a criminal warning label. Federal regulators say a ...

When it comes to repairing your credit, any offer that requires an upfront payment before delivering services is a red flag and against the law. Scammers know people are desperate to improve their ...

When you apply for a loan at the bank, buy a car, or take out a home mortgage, your credit score is always part of the ...

Credit score is an essential component of financial life in America, influencing the ability to obtain loans, rent homes, and more; However, misinformation abounds, and myths about how the system ...

A new working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia finds that certain consumers who experience severe identity theft subsequently experience significant and persistent improvements in ...

You may have come across credit privacy numbers, or CPNs, while scrolling through your feed lately. They've increased in ...

What is considered a good credit score depends on the type of credit score used. You have multiple credit scores, but the most popular type of score is FICO, followed by VantageScore.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dear Liz: My wife and I have excellent credit, pay our credit cards in full each month before the due date, and ...

Debt.com's annual ID Theft Survey reveals that in one year, identity theft victimization rose from 43% to 78%, and concern over AI-fueled fraud has skyrocketed to 90%. Each December, Debt.com surveys ...