Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill, only to unexpectedly watch your credit take a hit? It stinks. And unfortunately, it ...

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 ...

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Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Jack discusses how your credit is used and shares the five things that make up your ...

When credit scores were recalculated to take rent payments into account, they improved on average by 60 points, a 2021 ...

Debt consolidation can cut interests costs, but only if your credit score measures up LaToya Irby is a credit expert who has been covering credit and debt management for nearly 20 years. She's been ...

When you check your credit score, you may notice a section called credit mix. Credit mix is how many types of credit you have open. It’s worth 10% of your FICO score and is one of the five factors ...

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I had a friend once tell me, "Now that my credit score is over 800, I can get approved for anything I want!" I wish it worked that way. I have an 822 score myself, and I've still been denied for new ...

A student credit card, when used responsibly, can help you establish a credit history, build your credit score and develop healthy spending habits. Use a student credit card for affordable, ...

Americans' credit scores can have a dramatic impact on their lives, with a low score potentially delaying homeownership, marriage, starting a family, or even preventing them from renting an apartment.

A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score. By Ann Carrns Young adults, those 18 to 29, are starting to see the negative ...