On January 17, the CFPB issued a consent order settling allegations that a consumer reporting agency (CRA) violated the FCRA and engaged in ...

require a good or excellent credit score to qualify. These types of cards tend to have great rewards and benefits. But if you have fair, bad, or poor credit, you can still qualify for cards with ...

"It goes without saying that the consequences of pretrial detention are grave. Accused, presumed innocent until proven otherwise, are subjected to psychological and physical deprivations of jail ...

argue that the rule violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the bureau lacks the authority to issue such a ban. "Americans are frustrated by medical bills. But frustration does not justify ...

Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn't affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. A fair credit score isn’t the ...

A good or excellent credit score signals less risk and typically results in a lower interest rate and better terms. With a fair credit score (580 to 669), you’re asking the lender to take on ...

Rewards cards with cash-back bonuses and flashy perks are great — if you have good credit. But if you have a less-than-stellar credit score (or even no credit history), a secured credit card can ...

If your credit’s not exactly the best, but it’s not the worst in the world either, you may fall into the fair credit category. This can present some challenges, but in this article we’ll take a look ...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. "A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act," Page 2. U.S. Federal Trade Commission. "Fair Credit Reporting Act," Page 70. Society of Human ...

Only the largest entities need to start reporting this year, but more will be captured by the legislation in coming years. Australia has introduced new mandatory climate reporting rules that ...

While lenders typically want to see a FICO score of 620 for a conventional mortgage, many will work with borrowers with fair or average credit (between 580 and 669). We've chosen the best lenders ...