A judge struck down a federal rule last week that would have wiped medical debt from millions of individuals’ credit reports, reversing a victory led by consumer protection advocates. But New Yorkers ...

A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have a lot of information about a job candidate’s past included in such a report, ...

Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. An unauthorized hard inquiry on your credit file can have a negative impact on your ability to access the credit you need. These ...

Credit repair companies can review your credit report for inaccuracies and dispute them with the reporting agencies. Although you can repair your credit yourself, hiring a credit repair service can be ...