The central bank’s policy stance can influence consumer savings and borrowing, from car financing to home equity loans. Here’s how it works.

Your credit report is a detailed reflection of how responsibly you manage borrowed money. Among the many indicators lenders ...

Got FICO? Drop below 700, and you’ll be limited to loans carrying the highest interest rates or often no loans at all. Sound outdated? It is.

Twice a week, our CEO and resident money guru Jean Chatzky tackles your burning questions in the HerMoney newsletter. We’ve ...

ChatGPT shared some proven tips to raise your credit score fast. See what steps you could follow now to potentially see a 150 ...

Although 72% of Americans report wanting to improve their credit in 2026, nearly half (49%) have not identified a specific ...

President Trump has called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. What to know to get a lender's best rates sooner.

Your 30s and 40s are a busy time—you're probably juggling multiple priorities. Still, your credit score is important. Here's how you compare to others and how you can improve.

There’s no overnight fix for a weak credit score, but a few focused changes can start shifting it faster than most people ...

Your credit score quietly decides how lenders see you. Improve it, and loans get cheaper, faster, and easier to negotiate.

Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.

Lots of people's credit has taken a beating since the COVID pandemic. Here are some ways to help get that credit score to a ...