Yes, you can get a free credit report and credit score online. There’s no payment or credit card information required an ...

WASHINGTON--A subset of a major credit reporting company, which allegedly promised free reports but then billed customers $79.95 for a "credit monitoring service," has agreed to settle charges of ...

A Web site created by federal mandate last year to help consumers spot identity theft is opening up new avenues for fraud, according to a privacy watchdog group. The site, AnnualCreditReport.com, ...

Here, then, are 8 financial fixes for anyone with an hour to spare. Credit reports are inherently scary. But it’s a good idea ...

After nearly a decade of bickering, Congress in 2003 finally granted every American the right to a free peek at their credit report each year. Now dozens of Web sites – many of them either owned by or ...

Monitoring your credit report is a simple way to be proactive about your finances. Besides showing you where you could make improvements, it can help you spot fraud early and ensure the correct ...

Monitoring your credit report on a regular basis is a helpful way to track your finances and safeguard yourself from fraud. The information that appears on your credit report summarizes how you manage ...

On June 1, consumers living in the south will have the right under a federal law to get a free copy of their credit report. But if they aren’t careful, they might end up paying the credit bureaus for ...

A website that provides U.S. consumers with a free annual credit report appears to have been the source used by hackers to download those of celebrities including Beyoncé and government officials ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...