A bad credit score can cost you a mortgage, credit card or even a job. Learn what is considered to be a bad credit score and see where your credit stands.

Credit cards are not terribly complex products, but they can be terribly misunderstood. Although many cardholders are satisfied with their cards, some customers report endless frustration. Here are ...

How Do I Fix My Credit After Divorce? How you fix your credit after divorce depends on what you need to address. If your credit is going south because of joint accounts not being handled appropriately ...

The Ultimate Guide to Credit ScoresThe questions from readers keep pouring in and they almost all boil down to the same thing: "How do I improve my credit scores?" or "What effect will this action ...

Can checking your credit score hurt it? Generally, no. Learn about the different methods available to check your score without negatively impacting it.

If your phone is ringing off the hook with calls from debt collectors, it's not likely that you feel in control of the situation. But letting yourself feel scared or intimidated isn't a good option, ...

When you send money to friends and family on Venmo, do you pay anything extra? Find out what you need to know about Venmo fees. Find out what happens when your unemployment benefits are exhausted and ...

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We explain what to do if you find a hard inquiry on your credit report you don't recognize and how to fix your credit.

The key to financial stability is the ability to maintain a proper budget every month. We recently conducted a survey and found that 27% of Americans believe they don’t need a budget. If you’re like ...

Scam Everlasting? After 25 Years, Debunked Faith Healer Still Preaching Debt ReliefIf you've ever channel surfed late into the night, you've probably seen Peter Popoff. He's a televangelist who looks ...

We recently received this question on the Credit.com blog on the subject of employer credit checks: Why is your credit score affected negatively when you apply for a job and the background check is ...