The three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — keep track of your credit score and financial history. Ideally, you can pull your credit report every year for free through ...

A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report. You can place a free freeze with each bureau online, by phone or by mail. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Jerry Brown is a personal finance writer based in Baton Rouge, La. He's been writing about personal finance for three years. Financial products he enjoys covering include credit cards, personal loans, ...

Credit bureaus collect and maintain records on your credit accounts, balances and the payments you make. The three major credit bureaus are Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Each credit bureau ...

After the shock of losing her job, Lisa Hill-Green of Richmond, Va., struggled to pay her bills. In an effort to bring down her costs, she went to her mortgage lender for a loan modification. But then ...

Your credit reports can contain a wealth of information about you and your history with loans, credit cards and collection accounts. They’re also the basis for your credit scores and various ...