Your FICO score has long determined whether you could get a mortgage, car loan or credit card. That could change soon.
Explore how Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion collect and use financial data to create your credit report, influencing your credit score and lending decisions.
With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...
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