Struggling to tackle your credit card debt on your own? Here's how to know when it's time to try a different strategy.

When you miss credit card payments, the consequences unfold in a predictable sequence that gets progressively more serious.

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores drop now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection. But there are things you ...

The company behind the FICO score is going to start including a person's 'buy now, pay later' payment history in its credit ...

Credit cards offer benefits but require responsibility. Late payments result in penalties and harm credit scores. This guide ...

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The company behind FICO credit scores announced plans to include buy now, pay later installment loans in users’ scores ...

Not sure how a FICO score vs. credit score affects you? Find out which one matters most for credit approvals and interest rates.

Refinancing your student loans can save you money in the long run, but it may not be a viable option for younger borrowers ...

Unemployment won't directly affect your credit score. Your credit score is a reflection of your history with credit accounts, ...

As more people fund their purchases with BNPL loans, they’re starting to appear on credit reports, but they won’t affect your credit score for now. Here’s what to watch out for.

Freedom Debt Relief reports that credit utilization affects scores; keep it under 30% for better credit health and check ...