If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's another simple way to protect yourself from fraud -- and it may be more effective. Placing a fraud ...

Discover how credit scores and credit reports differ, why each is important, and how they impact your financial life.

When you’re applying for a loan, credit card or lease, knowing the difference between your credit score and credit report can give you some insight into how your lender or landlord views you from a ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

The Trump administration joined with trade groups to ask a court to overturn a Biden-era rule that aimed to limit the impact of unpaid medical bills on consumers’ credit history. By Stacy Cowley In ...