A bad credit score can cost you a mortgage, credit card or even a job. Learn what is considered to be a bad credit score and see where your credit stands.

As a public service, the staff of Credit.com provides this version of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), prepared by the Federal Trade Commission.

How Do I Fix My Credit After Divorce? How you fix your credit after divorce depends on what you need to address. If your credit is going south because of joint accounts not being handled appropriately ...

Credit cards are not terribly complex products, but they can be terribly misunderstood. Although many cardholders are satisfied with their cards, some customers report endless frustration. Here are ...

If your phone is ringing off the hook with calls from debt collectors, it's not likely that you feel in control of the situation. But letting yourself feel scared or intimidated isn't a good option, ...

The key to financial stability is the ability to maintain a proper budget every month. We recently conducted a survey and found that 27% of Americans believe they don’t need a budget. If you’re like ...

We explain what to do if you find a hard inquiry on your credit report you don't recognize and how to fix your credit.

It’s really never too early to start making money and save up for the future. Here are 25 of the best ways to make money as a kid.

When you send money to friends and family on Venmo, do you pay anything extra? Find out what you need to know about Venmo fees. Find out what happens when your unemployment benefits are exhausted and ...

We recently received this question on the Credit.com blog on the subject of employer credit checks: Why is your credit score affected negatively when you apply for a job and the background check is ...

Want to Buy & Forgive Debt Like John Oliver? Not So FastWhen John Oliver announced Sunday night that he'd purchased medical debts as a faux collector and forgiven those debts, the Last Week Tonight ...

10 Things To Do If Your Debt Goes to CollectionsFor one reason or another, life has given you lemons, and you’re in serious debt. Now, it’s time to make lemonade. The best thing to do with facing ...