Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

Your credit reports can contain a wealth of information about you and your history with loans, credit cards and collection accounts. They’re also the basis for your credit scores and various ...

When you apply for financing, like a credit card or loan, the lender that reviews your application is almost certain to check a copy of your credit report and credit score. With certain loans, like ...

In today's digital age, keeping track of your credit score has never been easier. With the advent of mobile apps, you can now ...

You may not think much about your credit report on a daily basis, unless you are curious about your standing ahead of applying for a loan — or if something goes wrong, like a data breach or case of ...

Lenders use your credit score to decide whether or not to extend you credit and at what terms. Those scores are calculated based on information from your credit report — including your payment history ...

Tom Blake is a full-time finance writer and blogger who specializes in covering the banking industry, side hustles and ways to make and save more money. His work has been featured in publications like ...

When your credit score is low, you may wish you could wave a magic wand to increase it. No one has overnight or superquick fixes, but you can take action to improve your credit score in 30 days. These ...

Identity theft is a serious issue that continues to grow. In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission received nearly 1.4 million reports of identity theft. It's essential to protect yourself and your ...

Have you ever considered how often should you check your credit report? If the answer is yes, you’re in good company. Keeping tabs on your credit report might sound tedious, but it’s one of the ...