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A bankruptcy drops off your credit report after 10 years if you file for Chapter 7 bankrup...
A kids' savings account can be a great way for your child to save for the future. It's an ...
Teaching your kids about money can help them establish positive financial habits for life....
Getting a mortgage after bankruptcy is possible if you observe mandatory waiting periods a...
Building credit can feel like a daunting task, but tactics like signing up for a secured c...
Use these five accounts to establish your credit history and become scoreable.
Lower interest rates won't affect your credit scores directly, but the indirect effects ca...
Whether you're on the hook for your spouse's debts after marriage depends on state's laws;...
Taking these steps can help prevent an ex from ruining your credit in the course of divorc...
Credit is the ability to borrow money now and repay it later. Here's how it works and how ...
If you’re looking to build credit while you’re still in college, here are some steps you c...
If you’re thinking about filing bankruptcy, it’s important to understand how it works, whe...
Learn how credit reports are created, what's inside your report and what information you s...
If you default on a loan, you may experience damage to your credit score and other negativ...
Credit repair companies cannot remove legitimate hard inquiries, and they can't remove bog...
If you’ve recently gone through bankruptcy, it may take some time to improve your credit. ...
You should receive any remaining home equity after a foreclosure, but remember that the fo...
Using your debit card card to withdraw cash won't hurt or help your credit. But there are ...
Credit cards with unpaid balances erased through bankruptcy are routinely canceled, and ca...
You can add a security freeze to your ChexSystems report to help keep someone from opening...
There are many ways to pay for a divorce, including getting a personal loan, using credit ...
Creditworthiness, lenders' appraisal of how likely you are to repay debts, is typically ev...
While it's important to use your debit card responsibly, most probably won't help you buil...
When someone who's spent years paying into Social Security dies, their loved ones may be e...
Historically, many non-debt bills only affected FICO Scores if you failed to pay them. But...
If you’ve been denied credit recently, an adverse action letter will provide you with the ...
Unpaid medical bills can leave your credit score in critical condition. Take these steps t...
After you die, your assets may go into probate—even if you have a will. But with planning,...
Your credit reports determine your credit-based insurance scores and credit scores, but th...
You may be able to keep your bank accounts from winding up a probate court by establishing...
If you have no credit score, products like secured credit cards can help you start a credi...
You have the right to place a security freeze on your minor child's credit report to help ...
Once your bankruptcy has been discharged, it’s important to start taking steps to rebuild ...
Credit card piggybacking can help you build credit, but it isn't always a wise idea. Here'...
The cost of having children is steep for LGBTQ+ couples who can't do it without outside he...
Losing a job can be scary, but prudent budgeting and prioritizing your debts can help you ...
Your credit utilization rate is the percentage of your revolving accounts' balances that y...
If you’re looking to rebuild your credit, here are some steps you can take to accomplish y...
Teaching your kids about credit cards, and even adding them as authorized users on your ac...
If you’re worried about the impact of a tax lien on your credit report, the good news is t...
If you’re concerned about a public record showing up on your credit report, here’s what yo...
Taking these steps to increase your credit score from the fair range to the good range cou...
Credit cards have credit limits that may determine how high your balance can go before you...
What are credit bureaus and how do they work? Find out in this simple and straightforward ...
If you choose a secured loan you can afford, you'll get financing that helps you advance y...
Credit-builder loans and secured credit cards can potentially help you improve credit. The...
Paying off collections can lift scores from the latest credit scoring models, but if your ...
When a transaction exceeds your credit limit, it may be approved, but you could face a fee...
If you’ve recently been denied a loan or credit card, you may wonder how the decision impa...
You have the right to request a free copy of your credit report if an organization uses yo...
Bad credit won't necessarily stall your ability to buy a car, but it can put a dent in you...
Creditors consider various factors including your credit score, debts and income. Here's h...
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act forbids lenders from discriminating against applicants ba...
If you’ve been denied a mortgage refinance, here are some steps you can take to get on the...
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