These credit score myths can sabotage your finances. Here's what to believe (and what to ignore) if you want to build better ...

Your credit score can impact your finances in more ways than you might realize. For example, did you know that having poor credit might impede your ability to get a job? The more you understand about ...

When it comes to debt, credit reports, and credit scores, conventional wisdom is peppered with myths, misunderstandings, and misrepresentations. And if you’re one to search the Internet for answers ...

Dave Ramsey says having good credit doesn’t matter. He says your credit score just shows how much you love debt. Ramsey is wrong and not having good credit can hurt you in many ways. It’s hard to ...

Be stingy with personal information: Unless you're applying for a loan, no one needs to know your bank account or Social ...

Credit cards can be your best friend or your worst enemy. I've seen people build their credit and earn free travel rewards, while others end up drowning in high-interest debt. The difference is ...

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Californians, on average, have “good” credit scores. To compare California’s bill-paying habits with those of other states, my trusty spreadsheet analyzed two rankings of credit scores. These are the ...

Three in five Americans don't know their credit scores, according to LendingTree research. A credit score is one of the most important numbers in their financial lives, yet many people don't pay ...

You never want to carry a credit card balance. Choose a credit card that will reward your regular spending. Closing old credit cards can hurt your credit score. Credit cards can be your best friend or ...