6 Signs Your Credit Health Needs a Check-Up
If your life sounds like this, it’s time to begin some credit-repairing treatments.
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3 Negative Marks on Your Credit that Automatically Drop Off Over Time
Good news: Those negative marks on your credit report aren’t a life sentence.
Study: Kids Add to Your Debt and Drop Your Credit Score
New research shows that each kid can bring down your credit score by almost 10 points.
Equifax Misreported Credit Scores for Three Weeks
From March 17 through April 6, a “coding error hurt millions” of Americans’ credit scores.
Proud of your 800 credit Score? 8 Ways to Put it to Work Now
Now that you’ve earned an excellent credit rating, here’s how to cash in on your good reputation.
Are the People in Charge of Your Credit Reports “Out of Control”?
The federal government sues TransUnion for deceptive marketing that could lead consumers to pay for something that’s free – your credit reports.
3 Times to Use a Credit Card vs. a Debit Card
Your debit card may be convenient, but paying with it isn’t always a smart move.
5 Ways Credit Counseling Can Help You Pay Off Debt
A nonprofit credit counseling agency can help you pay off debt and manage money better.
6 Times Your Credit Score Matters More Than Ever
Your credit score and information on your credit report matters to more people than you think.
7 Strategies to Rebuild Your Credit After Getting Divorced
The period after a divorce isn’t just a time for emotional recovery – it’s a time for financial recovery, too.
7 Self-Sabotaging Credit Card Habits to Break in 2022
Get the most from your credit card by steering clear of these common credit card missteps.
6 Ways to Build Credit When You Have No Credit History
You can establish a credit history sooner than you think with these credit-building methods.
7 Ways Fixing Bad Credit Can Change Your Life
Not everything that comes with a good credit score is obvious.
9 Ways Your Credit Score Can Make Life Heaven or Hell
Your credit score can make your life easy or hard, so pay attention.
5 Signs Good Credit Could Be Within Your Reach
If you see these signs appearing on the credit horizon, you could be close to a higher credit score.
Ways to Build Credit After Filing Bankruptcy
Filing bankruptcy doesn’t have to hold you back from rebuilding your credit.
6 Reasons You Could Be Denied Even with Excellent Credit
Even if you have good credit, approval of your credit card or loan app isn’t always a sure bet.
6 Things a Credit Check Tells Potential Employers
Red flags on a pre-employment credit check can scare away the employer of your dreams.
3 Businesses Besides Lenders that Can Access Your Credit History
Your credit history matters to more than just banks and credit card companies.
Here’s What Happens When You Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit
Should you take this step to keep fraudsters from getting loans and credit cards in your name?
6 Steps to Take When Your Credit Application is Denied
Rejection stings, but you can use the denial to help improve your credit.
Should You Get an Unsecured Line of Credit?
An unsecured line of credit could help you get by in a pinch without placing your home at risk.
5 Steps to Take When You’re Denied Credit
Just because one creditor didn’t find you creditworthy doesn’t mean you should give up.
Pay Attention to These 3 Factors that Make Up Your Credit Score
Looking to improve your credit score? Focusing on these key factors may do the trick.
8 Ways to Get Your Finances on Track in Your 30s
Made some money blunders in your youth? Here’s how to fix them now.
Want to Start Receiving Higher Credit Limits on Your Credit Cards? Try Adjusting These Factors.
Want to start receiving higher credit limits on your credit cards? Try adjusting these factors.
New Consumer Survey Reveals a Flawed Credit Reporting System
Consumers can hit annoying snags when trying to order a free copy of their credit report.
4 Signs Your Credit May Have Taken a Hit
These red flags of a lowered credit score could mean it’s time to take a look at your credit.
How Many Credit Cards Should You Have for Good Credit?
It all depends on how you use credit and what makes sense for your financial life.
How to Raise Your Credit Score During a Pandemic – While Being a Couch Potato
Experian Boost will now reward you for watching Netflix. Expect others to follow.
How Financially Resilient Are You During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
FICO’s new index offers banks and lenders new insight into your financial resilience potential.
8 Reasons Your Credit Score Dropped and What to Do
Did your credit scores drop for no apparent reason? Use these wise tips to boost your scores quickly so an unexpected credit score dip doesn’t hurt your finances.
Claim Your Free Credit Monitoring from the Equifax Settlement – Here’s How
The FTC and Equifax are settling a lawsuit regarding a data breach. Learn how to claim your free monitoring from the Equifax settlement.
6 Ways to Build a Credit History From Scratch
I couldn’t get a credit card because I’m such a good person. But I figured a way around that.
Don’t Get Duped By Deferred Interest Credit Cards
People sign up for them without knowing what they are and pay for it later.
FREE Credit Freezes For All! It’s Now A Law
Thanks to the worst data breach ever, we all get an amazing new crime-fighting tool.
College Grads: Don’t Let Student Loans Ruin Your Credit
A missed payment is the No. 1 way to lose points on your credit score.
Are You Living in Credit Hell?
This spooky map looks at how long it takes to pay off the typical credit card debt in every state.
It’s Financial Literacy Month. Give Yourself Some Credit! [VIDEO]
This month, Debt.com answers all your questions – in under a minute.
