"Credit" Blogs & Blog Posts

Good credit is the foundation of a healthy financial life. Without it, you’ll pay more to borrow money, get locked out of the best offers and even struggle to rent an apartment or get a job. Unfortunately, one colossal mistake can ruin years of car...

1000nee / iStock.com Credit cards can be a convenient method of payment, but your card habits can impact your credit score. It’s crucial to stay vigilant about your credit card bill. Regularly reviewing your credit card statements is not just a goo...

The global credit downgrade ratio surged to 54% in the third quarter, up from 52% in the second quarter, according to S&P Global.

While there is no magic number of credit cards to hold in your name, I’ve repeatedly recommended trying to balance at least two or three of them to give your personal finances a boost. The advice to juggle multiple credit cards won’t work for eve...

The following post is by Robert Reich: As Republicans squabble, Trump brays, Netanyahu mobilizes a ground invasion of Gaza, and Putin pushes more Russian soldiers to the front lines of Ukraine, President Biden continues to be the one adult in th...

It’s no secret that healthcare in the U.S. is difficult to afford, even for those who have insurance. In fact, roughly 20% of U.S. households have some amount of medical debt—and in 2021, more than half of all bills in collections were medical.Re...

"Higher-for-longer = hard landing," Bank of America strategists said in a note to clients on Friday.