PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Imagine being turned down for a loan or paying higher interest rates due to errors on your credit report. It happens more often than you might think. But Consumer Reports has ...

From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on ...

When you apply for financing, like a credit card or loan, the lender that reviews your application is almost certain to check a copy of your credit report and credit score. With certain loans, like ...

A delinquency on your credit report indicates a payment that's been late for 30 days or more. This is one of the last things you want to have in your credit history as it can cause significant and ...

Experian IdentityWorks offers identity theft protection plans for individuals and families. Membership ranges from $0 to $34.99 a month, with identity theft insurance and resolution support included ...

For a long time, we were entitled to only an annual credit report from the three reporting agencies: Equifax EFX, Experian and TransUnion. Now you can get a report weekly and for free. When you get a ...

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 ...