Tag: credit score
What Are the Pros and Cons of Using Credit vs. Debit?
Autopay is a way of setting up your bills to be paid automatically on the same...
Trump Administration Moves to Nix State Laws Shielding Credit Reports From Medical Debt
The Trump administration is moving to overrule any state laws...
I have $25K in credit card debt, but $0 saved — should I prioritize digging out of debt or building a safety net?
Credit card debt in America is at an all-time high, hitting $2.21 trillion in the...
My dad has been using my identity to open credit cards and take out loans — and he destroyed my credit. How do I...
Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to...
I have more than 20 credit cards — but I don’t need them all. Would canceling a few cause a huge hit to my...
With nearly 75% of Americans shopping with credit cards (1), this form of payment is undoubtedly...
Rates are down since last week
The average rate on a home equity line of credit has decreased by 25 basis points...
Credit scores fall year over year, more borrowers miss payments
The national average credit score — which had been steadily increasing for over a decade — fell for...
Should you be a loan guarantor?
As lenders treat loan guarantors almost at par with borrowers, they hold loan guarantors accountable for repayment defaults.
Becoming...
7 personal loan myths that could cost you money
Personal loans can be an affordable financing option for major expenses and debt consolidation, but misconceptions...
Florida is now the 2nd most financially distressed state in the US — topped only by Texas, Google helps reveal
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Florida is now the 2nd most financially distressed state in the US — topped only by Texas, Google helps reveal
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue...
I’m a recent grad and I’m in collection for ‘unpaid’ fraternity dues — which wrecked my credit. What do I do?
Louis, 23 years old and recently graduated from college, thought his days of...