It’s long been an open secret that employers often review the consumer reports of job candidates when conducting background ...

On December 16, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed claims against a credit reporting agency ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) titled “Protecting Americans From ...

In today's digital age, protecting your financial information is more crucial than ever. Understanding the laws that shield ...

Our editorial staff has close to a decade of experience in the background investigations industry, and our team has invested ...

HB 834 was made law in June 2024 and, like HB 186, an amendment will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. This law specifically modifies who is defined as a delinquent juvenile under North Carolina law and ...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. "A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act," Page 2. U.S. Federal Trade Commission. "Fair Credit Reporting Act," Page 70. Society of Human ...

Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 1938 ... These include white papers, government data, original reporting, and interviews with industry experts. We also reference original ...

To qualify for a personal loan from Achieve, you'll need a credit score of 620, which is considered fair. You can see whether ... the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. You can expect to receive ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Having fair credit can put you in a tough position. It doesn’t quite offer the level of confidence most credit card issuers want ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. If you have fair credit, there are fewer business credit card options than for those with good or excellent credit. But you can ...

If you have fair or average credit (generally 580 to 669, according to Experian), you don't have to settle for a no-frills credit card with high fees. There's an assortment of credit cards ...