Foreclosure can have a significant, though not permanent, affect on your credit score. If you're struggling to keep up your mortgage payments, see other options before letting it get to foreclosure. Read more.

Read some pros and cons for taking out a personal loan to consolidate debts and save money overall. Read more.

Curious how a short sale impacts your credit score? Learn what to expect, how much your score might drop, and tips to rebuild your credit after a short sale. Read more.

We polled 1,000 Americans and asked them what they knew about student loans — and the results we found will likely surprise you. Read more.

Unpaid medical bills can go to collections and appear on your credit report. See what you can do to prevent medical debts from hurting your credit. Read more.