In a move that could have significant implications for consumers and the credit reporting industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken legal action against Experian, one of the ...

Deleting your Experian account removes access to features like credit monitoring, FICO Score updates and identity theft protection, but your credit report and score remain intact. You can cancel your ...

“Affirm operates on the principles of transparency and putting consumers first, which is why we have been actively engaged with Experian and across our industry to build upon our credit reporting ...

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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 ...

Using a CFPB database of credit card terms and conditions, Johnson learned that his creditors were required to use ...

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This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. J.R. Whalen : Millions of Americans don't have a credit report and find ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. J.R. Whalen: Here's your Money Briefing for Wednesday, January 26th. I'm J.R.