Yes, in most cases it’s illegal to check someone else’s credit report. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal statute that defines and limits who can receive credit-related information. The act lists […]

Americans have an absolute mountain of credit card debt in 2022 — $887 billion, to be exact. This credit card debt statistics page tracks Americans’ credit card use each month. We update this page regularly, looking […]

These days, there’s no shortage of people spouting financial advice. The problem is, not all of it is good. Following unsound financial advice, without doing your due diligence, can lead to poor decisions and serious […]

  Singles finally got past social distancing and back in the dating scene. Until record-high inflation threw another wrench in their love lives, that is.   Most adults, one survey found, say dating would be […]

  Refinancing your student loans can lead to better rates and terms on your education debt. But if you don’t have good credit, it’s tough to qualify for a lender’s best rates. That’s where a […]

  Debt across the country has dropped dramatically over the last few years and Americans still can’t afford major life events like marriage and retirement.   A new study from Northwestern Mutual found that debt […]

  It can be hard to wrap your mind around the size of college student debts in America. When you’re talking about education-financing trends, the numbers are … huge. To the tune of $1.7 trillion […]

  Economic recession often correlates with weaker job security, lower investment returns, and diminished consumer purchasing power. As a result, it can have significant implications for your personal finances. Fortunately, you can insulate yourself from […]