Like it or not, your credit score is important. It tells creditors how responsible you’ve been with your past debts. Cre ...

Are you interested in renting a home, getting an auto loan, securing a mortgage, or opening a credit card? Then be prepared for lenders to look at your credit score. A credit score is a three-digit ...

Throughout life, there are many important numbers to know: your birthdate, your social security number and your anniversary, but none may be able to impact your future quite as much as your credit ...

Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in ...

While 740 and around that is a solid score indicative of good credit habits, you're perfectly positioned to make it climb ...

Debt is a double-edged sword. When wielded wisely, it can open doors to opportunities such as homeownership, education and financial flexibility. Mismanaged, it can weigh you down and derail your ...

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When you make a purchase with your debit card, it’s possible to pay as “credit.” Paying as credit affects the way the transaction is processed, but the payment funds are still taken from your bank ...

When my daughter was 18, I took her to my credit union - where she has her savings account - to take out a $500 loan so she could start building her credit score. That was in March. She's been paying ...