Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Some consumers who tried to deposit an Equifax settlement check in recent days got a surprise: It bounced. The checks,...
In the U.S., credit scores can affect every aspect of someone’s life. This three-digit number can determine the interest rate you get on a mortgage, the...
If you want a good prediction of tomorrow’s economy, watch what moves credit card issuers make today. “It’s almost like watching a crystal ball to some...
Earning a high credit score isn’t just a matter of bragging rights. Because it’s a number that tells creditors how to assess your ability to pay...
Just as the holiday shopping season gets into full swing, families are finding less slack in their budgets than before. As of October, 60% of Americans...
With inflation cutting into the budgets of Americans, a growing percentage of people with auto loans are struggling to make their monthly payments. TransUnion, which tracks...
A key Democrat wants credit reporting agencies Equifax, Experian and TransUnion investigated for allegedly failing to respond to consumer complaints during the pandemic. Rep. James Clyburn,...
Earnings season is underway and Wall Street analysts are picking their favorite stocks to buy ahead of third quarter results. Despite a generally dour feeling among...
After years of cheap money, it’s suddenly a lot more expensive to borrow. The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark short-term rate 3 percentage points since March in...
Buy now, pay later giant Klarna says it will start reporting data on customers’ usage of its products to credit bureaus in the U.K., gearing up...
