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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 ...

At ages 74 and above, the silent generation is the oldest cohort of consumers out there. However, it's thanks to their age — and long history of credit — that these consumers have the highest average ...

Kelly Anne has over six years of experience with reporting and editing in the personal finance space. Her work has been featured in national publications including Reader's Digest, CNBC and Forbes.

Experian just can't seem to catch a break lately, as the credit bureau has found itself at the center of yet another security kerfuffle — something you'd think one of the three biggest credit ...

New Experian data finds consumers between the ages of 39 to 53 (aka Generation X) have a considerable gap in their credit scores when compared to older generations. The credit bureau's 2020 State of ...

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A strong credit score can mean lower mortgage and credit-card rates. But a perfect 850 is mostly about bragging rights. Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Michelle Lambright Black is a ...

Back in April, Lanette Andrew needed money to buy equipment for her horse farm in Sherwood, Ore. But she realized she needed to improve her credit score before she applied for a loan. Like many ...