Credit & Debt

Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.

Putting some of your leftover cash in a high-yield savings account can provide a buffer against unexpected emergencies and help you pay off existing debt.

Make sure you know when a personal loan will offer better solutions for your financial needs than a credit card.

A cash-out refinance for home improvements lets you tap your home’s equity to make repairs or improvements.

Are your finances ready for the next half of the year?

A good credit score can make borrowing easier and more affordable. It can also reduce the cost of insurance and make it easier to find an apartment.

Both personal loans and credit cards can help you finance a major purchase. But which one is the best fit for your situation?

If you want to aggressively tackle your debt, you'll need strategies that move the needle.

Checking your credit could save you from identity theft.

Wondering how to pay off tax debt? Using credit and signing up for IRS payment plans are both typically less expensive than paying penalties and interest.

Need a home office? Here are a few ways you can pay for the workspace.

Borrowers can use the temporary student loan repayment fees to strength their financial health. Here are four ways to use these funds to increase your savings or pay down debt.

A cybersecurity blog reported that a reader had his credit freeze "thawed” without authorization on Experian’s website, demonstrating “how truly broken authentication and security remains in the credit bureau space.”

Thinking about using a company credit card? Here’s what you need to know about how it will impact your credit score.

Don’t sabotage your dreams of homeownership by opening a new line of credit.

Debt doesn't have to keep you from enjoying a secure retirement.

No one expects the unexpected but knowing you have the funds on hand if you have a financial setback or unexpected expense is comforting.

Are you trying to figure out how to afford retirement? Here are several ways to increase your retirement savings.

Financial consumers who pay off debt deserve praise. They also deserve to know when their credit scores will reflect those payments.

Has the pandemic depleted your savings? Here’s how to build it back up.