Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is a common condition with symptoms similar to those of a cold. There may be sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and sinus pressure. It is caused by an allergic response to airborne substances, such as pollen.
The three major credit-reporting bureausâExperian, TransUnion and Equifaxâcollect credit information about consumers. To assist in the gathering of this information, businesses can report consumer activity to these bureaus, which let consumers request a copy of their credit report.
These credit reports are used by banks, card companies and other lenders to assess the quality of a personâs credit worthiness and help determine whether to grant them a loan. The three major credit bureaus have files on 200 million consumers. These are for-profit companies that generated nearly $9 billion in revenue in 2014. They are not affiliated with the U.S. government or with any educational entity. They provide a service to banks, lenders and individuals who pay them fees.