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 ...

This article was paid for by USAA Bank. Establishing and maintaining a good credit score is an essential part of unlocking many financial opportunities in life, impacting everything from mortgage and ...

If your credit score is on the lower side, you could be paying a "subprime tax" that adds up to more than $100,000 over the course of your life, according to a Bankrate study. The study found that ...

Topping the list of consumer frustrations in the Tri-State are errors on our credit reports. 44% of people polled in a recent survey found errors on their credit reports. Inaccuracies or even ...

A 21-year-old woman admitted that she didn't necessarily know how credit works after finally checking her score for the first time. Posting about her experience to the subreddit "r/SavingMoney," she ...