The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a cornerstone of consumer protection in the United States, ensuring the accuracy and privacy of credit information.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found roughly 43 million Americans had medical bills on their credit reports, ...

Journalists can expose not only themselves but their employer and sources to serious consequences when reporting on legal ...

Debt collectors cannot discuss your debt with anyone other than you, your spouse (in some cases) or your attorney. They cannot leave messages with co-workers, relatives or friends disclosing that you ...

After weeks of emptying the shelves at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with dozens of enforcement actions, new rules, ...

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According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, that means you do not have a credit history with one of the nationwide credit reporting companies or lack ... Responsibility and Disclosure Act ...

If you have fair or average credit (generally 580 to 669, according to Experian), you don't have to settle for a no-frills credit card with high fees. There's an assortment of credit cards ...