Buy now, pay later plans could help build your credit history, but missing a payment could hurt your credit score later on.

Learn the difference between mortgage pre-qualification and pre-approval. We also break down what’s required from the ...

Overdue student loans can once again affect credit scores, making it harder to rent or buy a home or car, but there are steps ...

If a child under 18 has information on their credit reports, that could be a sign of identity theft. They should not have ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Starting April 1st, landlords with units above 16 must allow tenants to report positive rental payments to credit bureaus. This law aims to help tenants, especially those ...

Federal student loan borrowers should start repaying their loans so as not to affect their credit scores. A pause on credit ...

Federal student loan borrowers should start repaying their loans so as not to affect their credit scores. A pause on credit reporting ended Jan 1.

During the mortgage process, lenders evaluate a potential homeowner's credit to determine their borrowing capacity and the ...

Let’s face it — credit reports might not sound exciting, but they’re essential to your financial success. Understanding the ...

On March 11, 2025, the New York County Civil Court issued an injunction under the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act (NYFCRA) barring a landlord ...

If you’re concerned about the privacy of your personal information, the best way to protect yourself is to put a “fraud alert ...

Credit score myths often go unquestioned, leading many to accept them as facts. However, widely held beliefs about this important financial ...