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This Man Got Fed Up With Wrong Number Calls, Started To Act Like A Receptionist, Causing Chaos

Malicious compliance? Or perhaps just really enthusiastic customer service?

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TransUnion's Upbeat Outlook Shines Through Market Uncertainty

Credit reporting agency TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) delivered a robust second quarter in 2025, exceeding analyst expectations with revenue climbing 10% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $1.14 billion and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reaching $1.08.

Benzinga

Coveron (formerly NordProtect) made me rethink how I protect my personal information online

Nord's Coveron is one of the most affordable identity theft protection services we've tested. Read our review to see if it's right for you.

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I was surprised how easy it was to use MyFico identity theft protection

MyFICO offers industry-leading credit monitoring and FICO score insights. Read our review to see if it's the right choice for you.

TechRadar

Beaches and borrowing: 10% of UK adults ‘putting summer 2025 holiday on credit’

Financial insights company TransUnion also found that 7% of people are using credit to partly fund their summer getaway this year.

Evening Standard

80% of 5.8M Delinquent US Student Loan Borrowers Could Reach Default Status in Months

Around 31% or 5.8 million of US student loan borrowers with outstanding debt are in late-stage delinquency, and over 80% of them could reach a default status by September, facing risks of wage garnishment and credit score declines.

International Business Times UK

One in three student loan borrowers risk default as delinquency rates soar

Sharp rise in delinquency comes after education department resumed collections on defaulted federal loans

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Summer schooling: 2 million student loan holders could have their wages garnished by the government this summer

That's 800,000 more than initially forecast.

Fortune

Why your credit score is important and easy ways to improve it

Your credit score is key to your financial future - but what is it and how can you make it better?

The Independent UK

One in seven people ‘have lost money to fraud in past year’

Many people favour security processes on their account over ease of access, a survey for TransUnion indicates.

Evening Standard

The Court Might Favor Standing For Business Interests, But Blue States Beat Red States

Justices Jackson and Kavanaugh both miss the obvious distinction.

Reason

Everything you need to know about your credit score and how to improve it

Your credit score is key to your financial future - but what is it?

The Independent UK

How to Thaw a Credit Freeze — and Why You Would

As you shop for a loan or credit card, you must open up access to your credit reports.

Kiplinger

How much credit card debt is ‘normal’?

Credit card balances have ballooned to record highs in recent months with the average credit card debt in the U.S. estimated at $6,371

The Independent UK

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Millions of student loan borrowers head to collections as delinquency rates soar over 20%

Some will have wages and benefits garnished, putting even more strain on an already unstable economy.

Fortune

The new partnership between Affirm and Experian means the impulse-buying economy will be running headlong into America’s data-mining ecosystem

Buy-now-pay-later is a juggernaut that’s long been absent from consumers’ credit reports. A recent deal with Affirm means that’s no longer the case.

Fortune

Millennial and Gen Z credit scores are the latest sign of the 'vibecession.' Their credit scores will keep going up, Open Credit, TransUnion report shows

This could be a good sign for borrowers since lenders have historically been “hesitant” to extend loans to thin-file or low-credit consumers.

Reason

Court Declines to Block Federal Government's New "Government-Wide Email System"

The employees who claimed adoption of the system violated the E-Government Act of 2002 lacked standing to bring the challenge, a federal judge concluded.

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Equifax slapped with $15 Million fine: Is your credit report at risk?

The CFPB cited Equifax’s failure to investigate disputes and resolve errors as part of its crackdown on credit reporting.

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Almost Half Of All New EVs In The U.S. Are Leased

The $7,500 federal tax credit and low interest rates played a role in making leasing the preferred option for getting a new EV.

Kiplinger

Should You Freeze Your Credit Amid National Public Data, Change Healthcare Breaches?

With data breaches in the news from National Public Data and Change Healthcare, people are wondering if they should freeze their credit.

International Business Times UK

Credit Card Fraud Cost Americans $1 Billion In 2023 As Identity Theft Cases Flare Up

There are several ways credit card holders can minimise risks and damage from threat actors who steal consumer data and use it to secure fraudulent credit cards and government benefits.

Fortune

Can you get a home loan with bad credit?

Lenders typically want homebuyers to have a FICO Score of at least 620, but it may still be possible to get a mortgage if your score is 500 or higher.

Fortune

Here's where your credit score should be to buy a house

Mortgage lenders use specific credit scores—here are the minimum credit scores you need for a variety of mortgage types.

International Business Times UK

How To Boost Your Credit Score Fast: Four Secrets Banks Don't Want You To Know

If you have a poor credit score or a thin credit profile, exploring avenues like becoming an authorised user or using a rent-reporting service can help.

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