How race affects your credit score
Some might consider credit to be a "great equalizer" in…
November 23, 2021
Credit Scores and Reports Stories
Can you do a balance transfer with bad credit?
If you’re looking for options to pay off card debt…
November 19, 2021
Can my credit card issuer incorrectly report a balance to the credit bureaus?
A reader wonders if the “high balance” figure on her…
November 15, 2021
How to get a credit card with bad credit
You can get a credit card even with bad credit,…
November 8, 2021
Credit score needed for the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is a premium travel rewards card,…
November 5, 2021
Immigrant’s guide to building credit in the U.S.
Establishing good credit is essential to financial success in the…
November 2, 2021
How do credit cards work?
When used responsibly, a credit card can help you finance…
November 2, 2021
How many credit cards should I have?
Wondering how many credit cards you should have? Experts say…
October 15, 2021
How to apply for a credit card and get approved
To boost your chances of getting a credit card, make…
October 13, 2021
Credit report sample: How to read, understand a credit report
This interactive guide displays an example of a personal credit…
October 13, 2021
The factors of a FICO credit score
To get a high credit score, you must know these…
October 10, 2021
Why are credit card APRs so high?
Credit cards are a risky proposition for issuers and interest…
October 7, 2021
How to improve your credit score
Struggling with a low FICO credit score? Don’t worry: You…
October 4, 2021
What is a student credit card?
The best student credit cards help college students build a…
October 4, 2021
Credit score needed for the American Express Platinum card
What credit score is needed for the American Express Platinum…
October 1, 2021
How race affects your credit score
Some might consider credit to be a "great equalizer" in…
November 23, 2021
Can you do a balance transfer with bad credit?
If you’re looking for options to pay off card debt…
November 19, 2021
Credit score needed for the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is a premium travel rewards card,…
November 5, 2021
How many credit cards should I have?
Wondering how many credit cards you should have? Experts say…
October 15, 2021
What is a bad credit score?
Although the three credit bureaus technically determine your score, each…
September 29, 2021
How to lower your credit card interest rate
If you carry a balance on your credit card, a…
September 20, 2021
How credit scores affect interest rates
Your credit score helps determine what interest rate you qualify…
September 20, 2021
What is a good APR for a credit card?
A good credit card APR might not matter much to…
September 20, 2021
Average credit scores in the U.S. in 2021
Even in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, American credit…
September 17, 2021
Do balance transfers hurt your credit score?
A balance transfer can hurt your credit score by increasing…
September 16, 2021