Bad Credit Loans: What to Expect

Experian vs Equifax vs TransUnion: what each credit bureau does, how they collect your data, and why your credit score can look different by bureau. Read more.

There are several ways you can report your utility payments to the credit bureaus to help build credit, this article explains a few of them. Read more.

Defaulted on a federal student loan? Learn what student loan rehabilitation is, how the nine-payment process works, and how it can remove the default from your credit report. Read more.

When you borrow money, the APR on your loan or credit card can be fixed or variable. Learn the key differences, the pros and cons of each, and which might suit your situation. Read more.

Getting married does not merge your credit scores or reports. Learn how marriage can indirectly affect your credit through joint accounts, co-signing, and more. Read more.

Owe more on your car than it's worth? Learn how to sell a car with negative equity, including your options, the steps involved, and how to protect yourself after the sale. Read more.

Closing a checking account usually won't hurt your credit score. Learn when it can cause indirect damage and how to close your account safely. Read more.

Learn how to request a credit limit increase, what card issuers typically consider, and the potential trade-offs involved before submitting a request. Read more.