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Before you go shopping for a new home, you’ll want to ensure that you meet the credit score requirements to secure a mortgage loan. And while…

Srdjanns74 | Istock | Getty ImagesAmericans haven’t been this worried about falling behind on their debt since the start of the pandemic, new data from the…

It’s true that credit is an important part of qualifying for a home loan, but it’s not the end-all and be-all. Buying a home with no…

Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces Apple Card during a launch event at Apple headquarters on March 25, 2019, in Cupertino, California.Noah Berger | AFP | Getty…

Card name Best for Highlights Annual fee Recommended credit score Citi Double Cash® Card Flat-rate cash back 2% cash back on all purchases (1% when you…

You’ve paid your bill, avoided big splurges, and still, your credit card balance keeps creeping up. What gives? The culprit might be hidden credit card fees, which…

Total credit card debt in the United States reached roughly $1.23 trillion in Q3 of 2025. This means that the average American consumer is carrying a credit…

Key insight: Despite what was in many ways a tumultuous year, credit unions added members, loans and deposits according to the NCUA’s most recent quarterly statistics. Expert…

Many people look for ways to manage debt when monthly payments start feeling unmanageable. Two common options are debt consolidation and credit counseling. While they both aim to make…

Every year, Hillary Lanier puts her holiday shopping on credit, racking up debt that takes months to pay off. This season, the production planner said her…