Jeanine Skowronski

Biometrics are supposed to make payments more secure, but are there downsides to digital fingerprints?

What if your parents use credit irresponsibly — and it potentially affects your credit and finances? Here's what to know about parents and credit.

The Internet is lightning-fast. But online payments, not so much. And how much 'hang time' should you plan on to avoid being late?

You may have thought the worst co-signer problems were if someone didn't pay as agreed. But what happens if your co-signer files for bankruptcy?

Can you leave debt behind if you move out of state? Probably not, but consumer protections may be different. Here's the 411 on debt and moving.

You can theoretically score a personal loan for 100K, but the odds aren't exactly in your favor.

Not all credit cards are “plastic” in the traditional sense. Here are a few cards comprised of alternate materials.

To help you the jump on fraudsters, here are some small signs your identity has been compromised.

Boosting your credit score takes time and effort but there are few steps you can take to expedite the process.

Thinking of adding another credit card to your payment arsenal? These nine questions will help determine if the move will ultimately help or hurt your finances.