Jeanne Kelly

Here are five credit tips that you probably haven't been thinking about - but should - as you've been planning your summer vacation.

Here are nine ways to protect yourself while shopping this holiday season.

With summer upon us, I often get questions from friends about timeshares. Is it a good idea? How will it affect my credit? What should I watch out for?

After the recent data breaches of high-profile companies, it seems many shoppers view online shopping as more risky. So what can consumers do?

It’s always distressing to be rejected for a credit line, but perhaps the worst is when you find that you’ve been reported as dead.

If you go by your middle name (or anything other than your first name), or if you change your name, it's crucial to monitor your credit reports.

While a credit score is important to most lenders, there are two non-credit score numbers that nearly all creditors also pay attention to.

The phone rings. You decide not to answer it because you don't want to face another debt collector call. Here's what to do to deal with a debt collection.

There are many reasons to rent a car -- perhaps for a vacation or to replace your car when it's in the shop -- but your credit might be at risk when you rent.

You probably never leave the house without your smartphone. But if you're not careful, it can harm your credit history and drag down your score.