A credit monitoring service can notify you when a credit application has been made in your name. Here are our favorites.

What to know about credit repair companies Credit repair companies can review your credit report for inaccuracies and dispute ...

Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...

If you’re someone who manages the family’s finances, worries about identity theft and values maintaining a good credit score, The Watchdog has the latest updates for you. Specifically, let’s dive into ...

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC, all three credit ...

Getting a credit report can help protect your credit history from errors and help you spot signs of identity theft. Always check to be sure the information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date... and ...

New Equifax credit report design highlights your score and explains key factors affecting it. Money; Getty Images Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three ...

Go to a party and I bet you that someone there has been a victim of identity theft in recent years. This isn't some nuisance crime. Victims can spend countless hours and sometimes hundreds or ...

FICO’s inaugural Credit Insights report shows U.S. credit scores dipping as inflation and student loan payments weigh on consumers. Gen Z faces the steepest declines, with student loan debt driving ...