Wondering if your old debt has an expiration date? There are limits on how long creditors can pursue debt. Learn about the statute of limitations.

The federal government spends trillions of dollars every year. Discover the things taxes pay for to understand how they spend your money.

As a public service, the staff of Credit.com provides this version of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), prepared by the Federal Trade Commission.

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The worst has happened--you've gotten served papers for debt. But don't despair. Here are seven steps to defend yourself against a debt collection lawsuit.

We recently received this question on the Credit.com blog on the subject of employer credit checks: Why is your credit score affected negatively when you apply for a job and the background check is ...

Your credit score communicates with lenders your level of credit trustworthiness. As a result, those with higher credit scores qualify for higher credit limits and better interest rates. Your credit ...

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When you send money to friends and family on Venmo, do you pay anything extra? Find out what you need to know about Venmo fees. Find out what happens when your unemployment benefits are exhausted and ...

The key to financial stability is the ability to maintain a proper budget every month. We recently conducted a survey and found that 27% of Americans believe they don’t need a budget. If you’re like ...

Recently I pulled my credit report to do a review of my finances. All was fine except for one thing: a late payment from 2009. I didn't recall ever opening a credit card with this bank, so I ...

Lexington Law Firm has over two decades of experience assisting people with their credit needs. If you've noticed an inaccurate blemish on your credit report, you may be wondering about the pros and ...