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How to Freeze, Unfreeze, and ‘Thaw’ Your Credit (and Why You Should)
A credit freeze can protect you from identity theft—but sometimes you’ll need to lift that freeze...
The 15/3 Hack Could Boost Your Credit Score
Use this simple payment schedule to send your credit score in the right direction.
New Federal Rule Caps Credit Card Late Fees at $8
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This New Rule Will Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8
By cutting late fees, over 45 million card users could save an average of $220 annually.
Capital One to Acquire Discover, Creating a Consumer Lending Colossus
The all-stock deal, which is valued at $35.3 billion, will combine two of the largest credit...
How to Do a Balance Transfer: A Step-by-Step Guide
Our guide covers the steps, tips, and considerations to take for a successful balance transfer, helping...
‘I grew up pretty poor’: I got an annual bonus. After I pay off my credit cards, I’ll have $10,000. What should I do with it?
“My upbringing gave me a mindset to save rather than spend.”
Discover shares drop as company sets aside extra $1B in case of souring credit
Shares of Discover Financial Services slid after hours on Wednesday after the credit-card giant reported fourth-quarter...
Companies Like Afterpay and Affirm May Put Americans At Risk For ‘Phantom Debt’
Buying mattresses, clothes and other goods on installment plans has propped up spending, but economists worry...