Making the minimum credit payment avoids late fees but may lead to higher utilization, which can affect your credit score. Read more.

Does paying off loans early hurt your credit? It depends on your credit and financial history. Learn key factors to consider before paying off your loan. Read more.

A utility bill is a monthly statement for essential services such as electricity, water, and gas. Learn what’s included, how they work, and tips to save money. Read more.

Ways to rebuild credit include: keeping your credit utilization ratio low, using a secured credit card, and becoming an authorized user. Get started right away. Read more.

Opening a new bank account likely won’t affect your credit. Banks use ChexSystems to screen your banking history, which doesn’t impact your credit score. Read more.

To get a better idea of how Afterpay impacts your credit history, this article shows you how Afterpay works and how it can affect your finances. Read more.

Rent reporting services, including Self, can help lift your credit score. See our top 8 picks to find the best option for you. Read more.

Paying off your collection account may improve your credit score and will depend on the credit scoring model that your lender used and the type of debt. Read more.