Credit Reports
News, insights and expert analysis on credit reports from the team at Kiplinger.
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Credit Karma: Time Is Running Out To Claim Part of Settlement. Are You Owed Money?
The deadline to file a claim for part of Credit Karma's $3M settlement is March 4. Here's what to know.
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5 Ways a Bad Credit Report Can Hurt You
credit & debt A bad credit report or low credit score can do more than just affect your ability to get a loan.
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Credit Reports Are Now Permanently Free Weekly
Major credit reporting agencies Experian, Equifax, and Transunion have made a pandemic era program permanent, allowing consumers to check their credit weekly for free.
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Medical Credit Card Marketers Are Trying More Ways to Reach You
Medical credit card promotions can now be found at physician offices, diagnostic centers and hospital websites, group says.
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Healthcare Data Breach May Have Exposed Patient Information
IBM starts to notify users of J&J's healthcare service program of potential exposure of personal information.
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Experian to Pay $650K Fine for Spamming People
People seeking to freeze their credit data online were hit with unsolicited emails and no way to opt out.
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Free Credit Monitoring for Equifax Breach Victims
credit reports Millions of consumers whose data may have been exposed have been notified to sign up for the monitoring service.
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How Does Marriage Affect Your Credit Score?
Starting a Family While credit reports aren’t merged for married couples, individual records can affect joint loans. Learn the rules to ensure good credit goes along with a good marriage.
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What Does Your Credit Score Really Mean?
Basics Your score helps lenders assess the likelihood you’ll repay a loan. It can also help you assess your credit health.
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