A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have a lot of information about a job candidate’s past included in such a report, ...

Even when you check your credit, there are still some missteps to avoid. — -- intro: You may know that if you apply for a credit card, loan, a place to live or perhaps a job, there will be a ...

Learn how credit reports can influence hiring decisions, who is affected, and steps you can take to protect your job ...

One in 40 households with kids had at least one child's ID compromised. April 5, 2014— -- Parents have plenty of reasons to worry about how their kids will handle money and credit. How can you ...

Negative marks on your credit report can hurt your credit score and affect your ability to qualify for loans. Here’s how to ...

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Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.