Credit Cards

This FICO Change Could Significantly Impact Your Credit Score

Shifting borrowing habits and convenient financing options are changing the way lenders view creditworthiness. Here's how your credit score could be affected.

When Your 401k Savings Reaches This Number, It's Time To Pay Off Your Debt

Yes, building up your 401k is important, but paying off your higher-interest debt will free up money for future investments, making it a wiser choice long-term.

The Worst Gas Station Credit Cards To Avoid At All Costs

Gas station credit cards are generally not the right route for the average consumer, and these options are particularly undesirable.

Travelers Beware: Southwest Airlines Is Adding A New Fee

Beginning in May, Southwest's popular and trademarked "Two bags fly free" mantra will no longer apply for the vast majority of its customers.

Debt Collectors Are Breaking The Law If They Do These 7 Things

Climbing out of debt can be difficult enough as it is. This is why it's so important to protect yourself by learning what debt collectors can and cannot do.

Unlock Financial Flexibility With This Unexpected Credit Card Hack

When You Buy A Car With A Credit Card, This Is What Happens

Here's The Average Credit Score For People By Age

The Reason Your Credit Card Interest Rates May Have Just Gone Up

'Keep Your Account To Yourself': Kevin O'Leary's Stern Warning For Couples

This said, Kevin O'Leary's financial advice to couples needs some context, which we provide here. He didn't just offer this warning out of the blue.

New CFPB Rule Creates Registry To Track Nonbank Bad Actors

You've Been Warned: Paying Back Debt In The Wrong Order Will Cost You

12 Simple Tricks To Improve Your Credit Score

Building your credit score doesn't have to be only a long-term game. There are ample quick and easy steps you can take to see progress.

Dave Ramsey's Worst Financial Advice

13 Common Financial Mistakes You're Probably Making Right Now

What You Need To Know Before You Get A Debt Consolidation Loan