From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for …
The average American does a pretty decent job managing their credit. But if you want to boost your credit score, it’s important to avoid falling for a commonly held myth: …
monkeybusinessimages | Getty Most U.S. homebuyers taking out a mortgage opt for a 30-year fixed-rate option — but they may not realize how unusual that offering is. “The 30-year fixed-rate …
 Sturti | E+ | Getty Images The cost of housing is generally expensive across the board for Americans, whether you’re a renter or an aspiring homeowner. While both home …
With consumer prices still rising due to higher inflation, there is one way to save money that you may be overlooking: raising your credit score. Increasing your score from fair …
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images Homeownership is out of reach for many Americans â especially for Black Americans. In the country’s largest metropolitan areas, Black people own a disproportionately …
Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images While rent payments do not traditionally affect your credit, a growing number of so-called rent-reporting services are trying to change that. These services …
The Federal Reserve left its target federal funds rate unchanged for the second consecutive time Wednesday. Even so, consumers likely will get no relief from current sky-high borrowing costs. Altogether, Fed officials …
Both retail credit cards and buy now, pay later programs can offer opportunities to spread out payments for high-priced purchases, especially during the year-end holiday shopping season. Buy now, pay …
American cardholders paid $130 billion in interest and fees in 2022, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Cardholders were charged more than $105 billion in …