44% of people polled in a recent survey found errors on their credit reports. Inaccuracies or even fraudulent accounts can ...

If you’re someone who manages the family’s finances, worries about identity theft and values maintaining a good credit score, The Watchdog has the latest updates for you. Specifically, let’s dive into ...

FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare and what you can do to boost your score.

Nearly half of all credit reports may contain errors, some of them costly to your credit score, according to a new watchdog report. One-quarter of the consumers were unable to access their credit ...

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 ...

You may not think much about your credit report on a daily basis, unless you are curious about your standing ahead of applying for a loan — or if something goes wrong, like a data breach or case of ...

Wealth and credit advisors often recommend that individuals check their credit reports from time to time. It is advised to ...

In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, we brought in experts from the Federal Trade Commission, the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and ...