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Mar 17, 2026
What cuts to the CFPB could mean for consumers
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Two of the three major credit bureaus are dismissing a larger share of consumer complaints. At the same time, the CFPB has been effectively gutted by the Trump administration.
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Sep 24, 2018
Protecting your identity: the difference between a credit lock and a credit freeze
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The three major credit agencies now allow you to freeze your credit for free.
Mar 15, 2018
FICO’s grip on mortgage credit scores challenged
Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac consider one credit score when determining the creditworthiness of mortgage applicants: FICO. Some members of Congress want to change that by adding a provision to a bank deregulation bill that would require Fannie and Freddie to also look at applicants’ VantageScore. The company that calculates VantageScores is […]
Aug 8, 2016
Landlord’s credit check reveals incorrect background information
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A reporter was recently confused for a serial felon when a landlord did a tenant screening on him.
Jul 30, 2013
Want Equifax to fix your credit score? Take them to court
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A federal jury ordered Equifax to pay an Oregon woman $18.6 million after her two-year fight to correct her score.