Did you know that 1 in every 5 Americans has a mistake on their credit report, according to the Federal Trade Commission? If you're one of the unlucky ones with an error, you could be denied credit ...

You could receive up to $160 as part of a class action lawsuit that accused a major credit bureau of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The $23 million settlement resolves accusations that ...

The deadline is fast approaching to sign up to get a payment as part of a class action lawsuit that accused a major credit bureau of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. TransUnion agreed to a $23 ...

Tuesday, June 24 is your last chance to sign up to be part of a class action lawsuit that accused a TransUnion of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The $23 million settlement resolves ...

An unauthorized hard inquiry on your credit file can have a negative impact on your ability to access the credit you need. These hard inquiries can stay on your credit report for two years, and too ...

A single error on your credit report can really hurt. It might drop your credit score 50 points, costing you an auto loan or pushing you into subprime mortgage status ...

Is there an error on your TransUnion credit report? This step-by-step guide will tell you exactly how to dispute the inaccurate information. Image Credit: Getty ...