If you’re opening a new account, there are two terms you might hear a lot: credit report and credit score. Here's who has access.

Question #5 of GOBankingRates’ Top 100 Money Experts Series What’s the difference between a credit score and a credit report, and how does each affect my finances? If there’s one thing you know about ...

The Fair Credit Reporting Act protects consumer privacy in part by limiting who is allowed to view your credit report and why. Because your credit report contains private information, those who ...

New Equifax credit report design highlights your score and explains key factors affecting it.

Debt relief can help you escape debt but might harm your credit; however, its impact varies depending on the type of debt relief you get.

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC, all three ...

Learn how to remove collections from your credit report, improve your credit score and understand the impact of collections on your financial health.

You can also submit a request for a credit freeze by mail. Feel free to contact your BBB at 423-266-6144 to request the addresses for each of the credit reporting agencies. — Fraud alert.

If you’re opening a new account, there are two terms you might hear a lot: credit report and credit score. Here's who has access.

Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, unveiled on Thursday a new design for its physical credit report, which now prominently ...