MarketWatch talked to credit experts to develop an order of operations to improve your credit score fast, whether you have ...

What should you do if a bank suddenly closes your account? We take a look and help a father who is stressed about his 16-year ...

Credit One Bank reports that a survey reveals 50% of U.S. consumers misunderstand credit scores, impacting financial ...

My husband and I recently paid off our car loan early. It was the last piece of debt we had. We did so to prepare for our ...

What the experts at FICO have to say about the diminishing returns of achieving an 800+ credit score and how it affects your ...

With even a brief window, motivated borrowers can quickly boost their credit scores before applying for a loan, allowing them to qualify for better interest rates.

When you apply for a personal loan, most of us focus only on whether the EMI feels affordable. Usually, how that EMI is ...

A great time to request a credit limit increase is when your credit score moves FICO score ranges. For example, if you go ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

A study from Credit One Bank found that most people lie about their finances to make themselves seem more desirable.

Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, I am 27 and looking to pay off as much debt as I ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance slipped to 6.2% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates ...