Recent natural disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey in 2017, have significantly impacted some consumers financially. In this report, the Bureau examines how natural disasters are reported in consumers’ credit reports.
If you manage someone else’s money, a new law lets you request a credit freeze on their behalf to help protect them from identity theft and fraud.
Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting Sept. 21, 2018, thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know.
Consumers typically pay for telecommunications services monthly, but most providers do not report to consumer reporting agencies unless an account is in collections. In this report, we explore how these debts are reported.
How to safeguard your credit record and avoid security clearance problems.
You now have more options for accessing your credit scores free of
charge. Check
out the updated list of organizations that said they offer free credit scores.
Steps and resources to help resolve credit issues facing many people.
We are celebrating Financial Capability Month by helping consumers make better-informed decisions. This April, we are taking to Twitter to answer your #AskCFPB questions on credit reports and scores.
Spring cleaning isn’t just for decluttering your home – you can also
take advantage of the changing seasons to clean up your finances.
Get ready to buy a home this year by visiting CFPB’s online resources.
