Can You Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points in a Month?
September 16, 2014
If you want to boost your credit score, you first need to understand a few basics. Do you think you know them? Find out by taking this short quiz.
If you want to boost your credit score, you first need to understand a few basics. Do you think you know them? Find out by taking this short quiz.
What will boost your score the most -- and quickly? Fixing a big error might, but chances are you'll raise your score more slowly. Here's a game plan.
A reader pulled her credit report and was stunned to see an old judgment. She's up for a job promotion and wonders whether this could hurt her chances.
A reader asked us about canceling a credit card belonging to her husband, who has dementia. Here are the steps she needed to take.
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?
While credit standards have somewhat loosened up in home lending, there are still some credit mistakes that could throw a wrench in your mortgage process.
The relief that comes with finalizing a home purchase can spur a false sense of security. Here’s a look at four common credit mistakes new homeowners make.
If you have bad credit, you'll want to work to improve it. Otherwise, you can face some obstacles, even when it comes to non-credit things.
OK, so you accidentally used the wrong Social Security number to get credit. Don't panic! Here's how to fix it.
Have you ever had a disagreement with a creditor? If yes, you may want to think twice about filing a credit report dispute if you plan to buy a home.
