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

Employers that use tracking technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor workers and make employment decisions may now have one more ...

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a cornerstone of consumer protection in the United States, ensuring the accuracy and privacy of credit information.

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

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Jan. 17, 2025, that Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, must pay a $15 million penalty for not conducting ...

A credit reporting agency is a company that collects information about your borrowing and repayment history and compiles the information into a credit report. Lenders, landlords, employers and others ...

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken enforcement action against Equifax, one of the nation’s largest credit reporting agencies, for serious failures in investigating consumer ...

The best credit cards for fair or average credit offer a balance of rewards, manageable fees, and focus on building credit. Benzinga's top picks include Capital One or Petal. Benzinga reviewed ...

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 ...

But the reporting changes will be drastically different between the two debt groups. Earlier this week, the Consumer ... shielded from credit reporting consequences. The CARES Act, which Congress ...