Category: Credit

Getting a new car is exciting, but figuring out how to pay for it can be a hassle. One of the big debates is whether you should lease your car or take out an auto...

College is an exciting time for change and growth. For a lot of people, it’s the first time you start to experience financial independence. You might start thinking about things like credit scores—and how to...

Need to purchase a new car? Looking to lease an apartment? Ready to buy your first home? You may need to learn how to build credit fast. All of these major personal finance decisions are...

Building your credit history doesn’t happen overnight, but sometimes you need to work on your score is where you want it to be. When this happens, it can be hard to know what to expect...

Credit scores can be confusing. Between the different scoring models and credit bureaus, sometimes it’s hard to understand what your score actually means. If you have a 500 credit score, you might be wondering if...

Credit cards have a mixed reputation. Some people think they’re the best way to build credit and make purchases. Others see them as debt traps that should be avoided. Both ends of the credit card...

According to data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), credit card users paid $12 billion in late fees in 2020. The report also found that low-income cardholders and those with lower credit scores were...

If you’re looking to build credit but are not sure of the best option to get started, you may want to consider credit cards. First, it’s important to know how credit cards work and have...

It's easy to get into hot water when it comes to credit cards, and even easier to have life and bad luck leave you with a less than perfect credit score. Maybe you couldn’t pay...