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The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Explained
Motley Fool· 2 years agoThe Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, is a federal law that was passed in 1970 that regulates several aspects of the credit reporting industry. In this...
The Fair Credit Reporting Act: What it is and how it protects consumers
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoYour credit report contains a lot of key information about your financial health and history. And...
Here Are 4 Ways the Fair Credit Reporting Act Helps You
Motley Fool· 2 years agoYou probably already know how much of an impact your credit report and credit score can have on your...
5 Things You Should Know About the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Motley Fool· 2 years agoYour credit report may be one of those things you just don't think about often. Lenders commonly...
Can anyone check my credit without permission?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways The Fair Credit Reporting Act protects consumer privacy in part by limiting who is allowed to view your credit report and why. Because your...
What is a 609 dispute letter?
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoWhether you’re applying for a loan, looking for a new job or trying to improve your finances, a good credit score is key to reaching your goals....
Bombarded by Unwanted Credit Card Offers? Here's How to Make Them Stop
Motley Fool via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoImage source: Getty Images Credit card issuers mail out offers to millions of Americans, often...
No law allows people to remove negative information from credit report | Fact check
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe claim: Congress passed an act that allows people to remove negative items from their credit...
What do the 3 credit bureaus do?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoKey takeaways The three major credit bureaus include Equifax, Experian and TransUnion The credit bureaus manage records on your accounts, balances and...
What is a frivolous credit card dispute?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoRockaa/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Your credit score is an important part of your financial life, impacting your ability to buy a...