Credit agencies, you might say, are akin to nagging parents. They watch and judge from a distance, rewarding responsible behavior and punishing delinquency. And credit scores? They seem a bit like ...

If you’re someone who manages the family’s finances, worries about identity theft and values maintaining a good credit score, The Watchdog has the latest updates for you. Specifically, let’s dive into ...

There’s not a lot of love for the credit bureaus, so why would you want one of them in your wallet? Experian’s pitch: A slightly better credit score. Maybe. By Ron Lieber In 2009, Ron Lieber wrote ...