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I placed fraud alerts on my credit reports with all three of the major credit reporting bureaus, and it only took about 10 minutes. Here's how you can, too. What can a fraud alert do?

Improving your credit after taking a hit isn’t always easy, but it’s doable. It depends on what happened, how long it’s been, and the positive credit history you have.

From canceling old cards to cosigning for loved ones, these surprising missteps can quietly hurt your score. Learn what affects credit (and what to do about it) in this expert-backed guide.

The Education Department said it would begin involuntary collection for Americans with student loans in default. Here's how it can impact your credit score.

How to claim your part of TransUnion’s $23 million class action settlement The credit bureau was accused of failing to rout out disputed hard inquiries on hundreds of thousands of consumers.

Contrary to what you might expect, your credit report does not contain your credit score. But it does offer a lot of other valuable information.

Although it can feel like a chore, keeping an eye on your credit report is imperative. There are certain steps you can take to effectively monitor your credit report to avoid any issues.

Learn how to remove collections from your credit report, improve your credit score and understand the impact of collections on your financial health.