A credit score below 580 puts you in the bad credit category. If you fall within this range, you'll likely have trouble qualifying for a credit card, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. Even with ...

Taylor Medine is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor with over 10 years of experience writing guides and articles that demystify personal finance topics, such as how to repay debt, build credit and ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Federal borrowing limits for college students are being reduced, forcing more borrowers to turn to private student loans to bridge the financing gap. Most applicants have a thin or nonexistent credit ...

You’ve seen the headlines. Now let’s break them open. Sasha-Ann Simons connects you with the people behind the stories: experts, neighbors and newsmakers who shape the city we share. It’s news, ...

We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago. July 10, 2026 • The Federal appeals court in Chicago ...