Experian, one of the nation’s largest credit bureaus, was sued Tuesday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly improperly handling consumer disputes, which could lead to lower credit ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. If safeguarding your identity from theft is a top priority, ...

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC, all three credit ...

A new rule regarding credit reports may soon affect about 15 million Americans’ credit scores. On Jan. 7, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule that “will ban the inclusion of ...

For the latest installment of our series of practical insights on emerging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) consumer protection and data privacy priorities, we discuss coverage and requirements under ...

DALLAS — Many Americans almost saw their credit scores improve under a rule that was finalized late in the Biden presidency. But ultimately, the rule was killed after President Biden left office. The ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing Experian, claiming the nationwide consumer reporting agency is unlawfully failing to properly investigate consumer disputes. According to a ...