Did you ever think that you’d be graded on anything as an adult? After years of schooling and report cards, it can be a relief to enter the “real world” — that is, until you […]

Until recently, utility bills could only affect your credit if you didn’t pay them on time. (All the while months or even years of on-time payments didn’t do a thing to help you build credit.) Well, […]

Credit scores have become synonymous with credit reports over the years, but there are some key differences you should know about. For one thing, you might be surprised to find upon reviewing your free credit reports that […]

As if debt wasn’t confusing and frustrating enough as it is, there are times it can be bought and sold almost like any other product. When that happens, what does it mean for you, your […]

If you’re ever reviewing one of your credit reports and you discover inaccurate information, you can dispute it. But what do you do if a credit report dispute doesn’t work? Has that already happened to […]

Credit is often the last thing we think of when we start planning for a large purchase – like a home or a car. The problem is, it takes time to build or improve credit. […]

There are many ways to improve your credit, but most of them require consistent time and effort. However, a new pilot program from popular credit scoring company FICO® could change that. If the program goes […]

In 2017, $16.8 billion was stolen from consumers in the U.S. This data, uncovered by Javelin Strategy & Research in their Identity Fraud Report, illustrates the growing problem of identity theft. And although you can freeze your credit […]

Chances are, your new year resolutions have something to do with money. Whether the goal is to save more, budget better, or pay off debt, most of us put better financial habits towards the top […]