We’ve all heard news reports about data breaches of major companies. We never would hear about this type of thing in the past but the government has been more stringent and requires companies to ...

Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, affecting millions of consumers. The Better Business Bureau offers these tips to help mitigate damage.

Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, unveiled on Thursday a new design for its physical credit report, which now prominently ...

Perfect credit, or even really good credit, opens doors for American consumers. Better interest rates on loans. Better odds of renting an apartment or landing a job. Lower insurance premiums. But how ...

A new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center reveals alarming new information about the financial and emotional toll ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You've worked hard, saved smart, and now it's time to enjoy your retirement years. But here's the catch: your credit score still matters, even when you're ...

You may not think much about your credit report on a daily basis, unless you are curious about your standing ahead of applying for a loan — or if something goes wrong, like a data breach or case of ...

Monitoring your credit score is a quick and important step to understanding your financial health. By regularly checking your score and maintaining responsible financial habits, you can build a strong ...

Always pay your bills on time. Have as much available credit as you can. Monitor your credit report to ensure there are no mistakes. A perfect 850 credit score might seem impossible to achieve, but ...