The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) stands as a pivotal piece of legislation in the realm of consumer rights ... adding a layer of protection against unauthorized scrutiny. Another critical aspect of ...

Having an erroneous collection account on your credit report isn't a life sentence, though. There are laws in place to ...

Understanding your rights as a consumer is more critical than ever. Financial rights education platforms have emerged as ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found roughly 43 million Americans had medical bills on their credit reports, ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has imposed a $15 million fine on Equifax, a consumer reporting agency, for failing to adequately investigate consumer disputes regarding credit reports.

On January 17, 2025, the CFPB issued a consent order against a large consumer ... consumers’ credit reports. The CFPB alleges the agency violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), by relying ...

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- New lawsuits are trying to stop the ban that prevents medical debt from appearing on credit reports. Just last week, the Biden Administration touted the new rule, but ...