Avoid common credit mistakes that tank your score. Expert tips show how consistent habits, not income, build strong credit.

I've seen plenty of financially responsible people max out a credit card. Whatever the reason, the moment you swipe and hit that limit, things change. And not just in ways you can see. Sure, you know ...

More than a third of all Americans have a credit score below 670, according to Experian. And many don’t realize what’s hurting their credit until they’re denied a loan or hit with higher costs. Your ...

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Credit card debt reached a record high in November 2023, highlighting the economic pressures consumers face as they increasingly rely on credit cards amid rising costs. Maxing out a credit card can ...

My time at the Federal Trade Commission—before Donald Trump fired me—totally changed the way I see our political divide.

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I plan new card applications around large, predictable bills to meet minimum spending requirements easily when welcome ...

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BREATHING ROOM. I STARTED TO FEEL THE CRUNCH WHEN I STARTED TO USE CREDIT CARDS FOR JUST DAILY ESSENTIALS. FOR JENNIFER PAEZ, MORE EXPENSES AND LESS MONEY. COMING IN MEANT ONE SIMPLE THING SHE HAD TO ...