Having a good credit score can really make a difference in your family’s budget. For example, the higher your score, the less interest you’ll pay on a loan. Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection ...

In a move that could have significant implications for consumers and the credit reporting industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken legal action against Experian, one of the ...

Experian is the first major credit bureau that lets consumers create their own credit report. (iStock) The credit bureau Experian has launched a new tool that allows consumers with no credit history ...

Credit agencies, you might say, are akin to nagging parents. They watch and judge from a distance, rewarding responsible behavior and punishing delinquency. And credit scores? They seem a bit like ...