Credit Scores and Reports Stories

How to get a business credit card

A business credit card is a great way to keep…

December 2, 2021

What is credit card debt?

Credit card debt is a problem for many, but it…

December 1, 2021

How to pay rent with a credit card

While paying your rent with a credit card has both…

November 29, 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

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