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.

Does paying rent build credit? For most, simply paying your monthly rent won’t help build credit, but there are ways to use this bill to your advantage. Read more.

Evictions do not show up on credit reports. Here is everything to know about how they affect your credit score and how long they stay on your records. Read more.

Rent to own programs are one path to owning a home. But there are pros and cons, especially if you have bad credit. Find out more here so you can make an informed decision. Read more.

Properly calculating the rent to income ratio helps you better understand how much rent you can afford without breaking the bank. Read more.

Evictions can stay on your record for seven years, impacting credit and rental opportunities. Learn how to get them off your record. Read more.

If an inaccurate foreclosure appears on your credit reports, it can really hurt your credit score. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can dispute it. Read this article to learn how. Read more.

Here are the cities with the biggest increase in rental prices in the last decade. Read more.