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Have you checked your credit report lately? If not, what's keeping you from doing so? A recent survey by WalletHub found several reasons, ranging from complexity to fear. Your credit report is a ...

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Have you ever considered how often should you check your credit report? If the answer is yes, you’re in good company. Keeping tabs on your credit report might sound tedious, but it’s one of the ...

As a consumer, your credit score should be very important to you. Not only does it determine your borrowing power, it also holds sway over many other areas of your life — but what if your credit score ...

Topping the list of consumer frustrations in the Tri-State are errors on our credit reports. 44% of people polled in a recent survey found errors on their credit reports. Inaccuracies or even ...

According to the Public Interest Research group, almost 80 percent of credit reports contain some kind of mistake. More than half contain personal information that was misspelled, outdated, or ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...