credit reporting

There Could Be Something Wrong With 42 Million Credit Reports

The Federal Trade Commission just released a report on the credit reporting industry that could spell trouble for tens of millions of consumers: 25 percent of people had at least one error that could negatively impact their FICO credit score.

Could You Be a Victim of Credit Score Backlash?

How important is your credit score? Important enough, but some industry analysts worry that consumers focus too much on credit ratings when they have other, larger financial issues to consider first.