A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Did you know your credit report updates an average of one time per month? Do you check it regularly? Whether you realize it or not, your credit report plays a huge role in your financial health – ...

One in 40 households with kids had at least one child's ID compromised. April 5, 2014— -- Parents have plenty of reasons to worry about how their kids will handle money and credit. How can you ...

Rajeev Dhir is a writer with 10+ years of experience as a journalist with a background in broadcast, print, and digital newsrooms. Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since ...