More than a third of all Americans have a credit score below 670, according to Experian. And many don’t realize what’s hurting their credit until they’re denied a loan or hit with higher costs. Your ...

You’re more likely to find rates below 5.00% when you have a higher credit score Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy ...

New data shows average credit scores falling in every U.S. state over the past year, pointing to growing financial strain for many households, according to the personal finance website WalletHub. A ...

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A social media “hack” to boost your credit score could land you in jail, the federal government has warned. The Federal Trade Commission, the department tasked with protecting consumers from deceptive ...

Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump shocked the banking industry by announcing his support for capping credit card interest ...

Soaring car prices and interest rates are making auto loan payments increasingly difficult for many Americans, especially those with bad credit. Among subprime borrowers, the delinquency rate ...

It happens to the best of us. You do everything "right" like pay bills on time, not miss any due dates, and stay out of credit trouble. But then you check your credit score and… it's down. Here's the ...

Credit cards offer a variety of rewards, perks and features to customers, but banks often charge annual fees to help cover the costs of these benefits. While paying an annual fee can be worthwhile ...

Securing a small business loan can be a crucial step in helping your business grow, expand, or manage cash flow. Whether you’re planning to purchase equipment, hire more staff, or invest in marketing, ...

While carrying a balance on your credit card should never be your first choice, it's growing increasingly unavoidable for many Americans. The most recent New York Fed report on household debt and ...

Compare auto lenders that work with low credit scores, and explore strategies to improve approval odds and reduce rates Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff ...