U.S. households collectively carry about $18.6 trillion in total debt, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The report also shows Americans’ student loan debt hit a new record, at $1.65 trillion. A lot more borrowers are missing ...

Not paying your credit card bills on time can affect your finances and residents in some states are having to manage this ...

Being aware of your credit score is an essential part of modern financial wellness, and it also helps to know how you compare to others in the U.S. and in your state.

A credit score shows a bank how good you are at paying back money – it’s essentially your reputation in the money world. So ...

Key Points ・The best credit builder apps report to all three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion). ・Most ...

The Trump administration is moving to overrule state laws that protect consumers’ credit reports from medical debt.

Topping the list of consumer frustrations in the Tri-State are errors on our credit reports. 44% of people polled in a recent survey found errors on their credit reports. Inaccuracies or even ...

A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score. By Ann Carrns Young adults, those 18 to 29, are starting to see the negative ...