Experian's free credit monitoring service may work well for you, but its paid features go above and beyond other credit apps. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating ...

According to the latest Consumer Sentinel from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about one in five Americans have lost money to identity theft, imposter scams and credit bureau fraud. That’s ...

If personal details like your Social Security number or bank account information have ever been compromised, or you’re looking to improve your credit score before you buy a home or finance a car, you ...

The average FICO score fell to 715 in April, down one point since January and two points from a year earlier. For consumers, that decline is more than just a number—it reflects how a growing trend of ...

Hi. Yeah, you guys asked me so many questions about your credit. And this next question from our viewer, Tony has come up several times with many of you. She says I already froze my credit over the ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Experian's IdentityWorks offers an easy way to trial ...