People who froze their credit files before September may notice some changes when the time comes to thaw the files. As of Sept. 21, a new law requires that the three major credit reporting bureaus — ...

Having a business credit file can open the doors to many financing opportunities, which is why it’s important for new businesses to open theirs as soon as possible. You can open a business credit file ...

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Dear Liz: Two of my credit card issuers have drastically lowered my credit limits. They blamed my credit report at Equifax. At first, Equifax could not even find my report. I had to send paperwork to ...

After the shock of losing her job, Lisa Hill-Green of Richmond, Va., struggled to pay her bills. In an effort to bring down her costs, she went to her mortgage lender for a loan modification. But then ...

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Your credit scores can wax and wane a bit like the moon, changing frequently as your credit accounts and balances change. However, big changes to your credit scores could be an indication that ...

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay. In some cases, your score ...