Independent gov agency sues Experian for ‘sham investigations of credit report errors'
Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an independent government agency, announced two big actions relating to our ...
Should You Try Experian's No Ding Decline?
Therefore, the actual benefit of Experian's No Ding Decline feature is that consumers get to avoid the double whammy of being ...
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My Credit Score Went Up 130 Points in 5 Years. Here's How I Did It
Your credit score is a snapshot of how you manage your credit accounts, such as whether you pay your bills on time. This three-digit score may not seem like a big deal on a regular basis, but it can ...
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Is an 850 credit score even possible? These 10 states have the most people with perfect credit scores.
A9 STUDIO // Shutterstock How many Americans have a perfect 850 credit score? In many sports, it's possible to play a game ...
People have started posting their credit scores on dating profiles—it’s winning them more matches and better dates
Women have reported getting not only more matches but better dates by adding their credit score to dating profiles—yet ...
New CFPB Rule Keeps Medical Debt Off Credit Reports: What You Need to Know
Americans will no longer have to decide what’s more important: Their health or their credit score. Finalized on January 7, a ...
Medical Debt Will Now Be Wiped From Credit Reports
A new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule means consumers’ hospital and doctor bills can no longer weigh down their ...
Texas man spent years trying to get a perfect credit score, but does improving your score really impact your finances?
Steve Michell, a 52-year-old engineer from Texas, spent five years trying to achieve a perfect credit score of 850. He closed ...
New Biden Administration Rule Removes Medical Bills From Credit Reports Used By Lenders
The rule will remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of millions of Americans.
New Biden rule would remove nearly $49B in medical debt from millions of credit reports
The CFPB said the new rule will remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15 million ...
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More than a third of Americans have a credit score that's considered subprime—here's what that means
If you have less-than-stellar credit, you may be classified as someone who is "subprime," which means your credit score is lower than what's required to get the best, or "prime," interest rates.