After the shock of losing her job, Lisa Hill-Green of Richmond, Va., struggled to pay her bills. In an effort to bring down her costs, she went to her mortgage lender for a loan modification. But then ...

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been ...

An incorrect address on your credit report is one at which you've never lived and it can be a signal of identity theft.

Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in ...

In a significant move toward enhancing consumer financial health, AnnualCreditReport.com, the centralized platform for free credit reports, has expanded its services to allow individuals to access ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Selman Gedik/Getty Images If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's ...

A hard inquiry occurs when you apply for a credit card, a mortgage or another type of loan. Hard inquiries can reduce your credit score anywhere from zero to five points, depending on the details in ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Equifax $15 million over credit reporting errors. The CFPB alleged the credit bureau failed to properly investigate consumer disputes. Credit reports ...

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 ...

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 ...