The CFPB is quietly adding protection for credit bureaus instead of protecting you. Here's what you need to know.

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Rent payments have become a consideration on a growing number of American credit reports. The share of consumers whose rent payments were reported to credit bureaus rose to 13% in 2025, up from 11% in ...