If you are thousands of dollars in debt on your credit cards, and are struggling to climb out, debt settlement firms and credit counselors promise to help. Which is your best choice?

Consumer credit counseling services are designed to help people get a better handle on their debt. These companies offer a variety of solutions, including credit and debt counseling, debt ...

If you're suffering under the weight of medical debt, you could soon see your credit score increase. A new federal policy now bans lenders and credit reporting companies from holding your unpaid ...

Buying three of something is seldom cheaper than buying two. This is especially true in the mortgage process when it comes to credit reports and scores. Yet the Big Three credit bureaus are trying ...

Credit card balances alone were up 15% in the third quarter. Higher prices for necessities and higher interest rates are contributing factors.

Consumer credit growth is slowing due to high interest rates and banks implementing tighter lending terms on credit cards.

Government charges TransUnion over illegal rental background checks and security freezes on consumer credit reports.

The government's consumer watchdog agency has finalized a rule banning medical debt from credit reports in a move that could raise the credit scores of about 15 million people.

Not even the Better Business Bureau is kept from scammers. The BBB logo and brand is being used to steal information and money from consumers.

The BBB said it received over 11,000 complaints and 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance companies since 2020.

Pricey pilates studio offers $100 credit only if you tattoo their logo on your body, ‘avoid cheeky areas’ — quickly mocked as ‘cult’ ...

Experian was sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which accused the Costa Mesa-based credit bureau of failing to properly probe consumer disputes.