Learn how a home equity loan may help consolidate debt, lower interest rates, and simplify payments. Be sure to understand the risks involved before you borrow. Read more.

Curious about minimum credit score requirements to rent? Learn how factors like the landlord, the market, and location play a role. Read more.

The good news is that filing for unemployment does not have a direct impact on your credit score, but a job loss can trigger indirect problems that may affect your credit score. Read more.

If you’re looking for ways to rent an apartment with no credit, this post gives you different options to consider, from getting a cosigner to negotiating with the landlord. Read more.

If you’re renting an apartment, you’ll probably have to pay a security deposit to your landlord. In this article, we'll discuss what a security deposit is and how it is used. Read more.

A tradeline is simply an account listed on your credit report and all its associated details. Tradelines include credit cards, mortgages, and student loans. Read more.

Credit information is connected to an SSN, but there are other ways to check your score. Read on to learn how to check credit scores with an ITIN number. Read more.

If you're nervous about being duped into a scam, you have good reason. Let's look at the most common types of scams, what you can do to steer clear of them, and steps to take if you fall victim to one. Read more.