The magic number that represents a borrower's risk to lenders tends to grow as the borrower gets older. But you can improve your score at any age.
Most people say that reducing what they owe is their top financial priority, so why are they taking on more debt instead?
Tens of millions of Americans have suffered negative consequences after letting family members or close friends make purchases on their credit cards.
Until now, consumers often had to pay $3 to $10 to each of the three major credit bureaus to freeze credit. Not anymore.
It might make sense to pay everyone’s tab on your credit card to get extra rewards, but not if they don’t pay you back.
It’s vital to pay attention to the warning signs that debt is getting out of hand at a time when carrying debt has become the new normal for older Americans.
About half of all credit cards charge foreign transaction fees—and they can cost card users a lot. Here’s how to avoid foreign transaction fees.
A study found that 45% of Americans are unclear about their credit card rewards. Here’s how to understand yours.
The credit card you choose will depend on whether you are a big borrower...traveler...foodie...or driver...or a small-business person or student.
According to the title of a book by credit expert John Ulzheimer, you're nothing but a number. Whether you are…
In the world of credit cards, almost everything that you are told can be confusing or misleading—and that includes ads,…
That offer you get in the mail to transfer your high-interest credit card debt to a card with a 0%…
Credit scores for millions of people will get a boost this year as tax liens and most civil judgments are…
Having out-of-date or inaccurate information removed from your credit report could boost your credit score, making it less expensive for…
Make a purchase at a major retail chain, and you might be asked if you would like to sign up…
