From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on ...

Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, unveiled on Thursday a new design for its physical credit report, which now prominently ...

Equifax is back in the spotlight after Rep. Maxine Waters asked for the credit reporting agency to be barred from selling credit scores until it explains how it flubbed credit score calculations for ...

It’s a good idea to check your credit reports from the three credit agencies regularly, and when consumers get their report from Equifax they may notice some changes. The company has unveiled a newly ...

After facing outrage over last month's security breach, Equifax said it will offer a new, free service that gives consumers more control over their personal information. It's called a credit lock, and ...

Your credit score is a big factor in getting approved for any type of credit, be it a personal loan, mortgage or credit card. Not only that, but a higher credit score can save you money by helping you ...

In the United States, there are three major consumer credit reporting agencies, also known as credit bureaus. Two of the largest are Experian and Equifax. The third nationwide credit bureau is ...

New Equifax credit report design highlights your score and explains key factors affecting it. Money; Getty Images Your credit report is getting a reader-friendly makeover. Equifax, one of the three ...