President Trump has called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. What to know to get a lender's best rates sooner.

Most personal loan lenders prefer applicants with good to excellent credit scores, which means a FICO Score of at least 670.

It's possible to qualify for a credit card if you have bad credit, but expect more limited options, lower credit limits and higher rates. Secured credit cards are designed to help individuals with ...

Thinking about renting a home, taking out car finance, applying for a mortgage or getting a credit card? If so, be prepared for lenders to take a close look at your credit score. This important score ...

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The pandemic has banks and other lenders preparing for a wave of bankruptcies, foreclosures and people not being able to pay off their credit cards. Getting credit or a loan has long depended on your ...

I wasn't chasing the elusive 850 credit score, but this one easy change got me there anyway. Here's what I did. Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards.

Before applying for a car loan, it’s wise to check your credit score. That will give you a pretty good indication of where you stand in the eyes of potential lenders. Many people assume that few car ...

Credit card: With a credit card cash advance, you borrow against your available credit. If you have a $1,000 credit limit, ...

Truth is, not all credit checks work the same way. Some won’t touch your score at all, while others create inquiries that stay on your report for years. Understanding how soft and hard credit pulls ...

Just because you have bad credit, doesn't mean you have no credit card options. Here are the best remaining options for Canadians.