Some federal student loan borrowers could see missed payments negatively affect their credit scores, and the effects of that could linger for multiple years afterward.

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Mayor Malik Evans and the Credit Builders Alliance partner together to launch the positive-only rent reporting program.

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Fair Isaac Corp., the data analytics company known for the FICO consumer credit score, gave its longtime general counsel Mark Scadina $7.4 million in pay, a nearly 20% increase.

Fairway Independent Mortgage ranked well above average on J.D. Power's 2024 Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study and has ...

A new year means a fresh start, and there’s no better time to take charge of your credit. Whether you’re hoping to qualify for a better mortgage, get a lower interest rate or simply feel more ...

Get a credit card Yes, this sounds like the opposite of what you should do when trying to improve your credit score, but but the right kind of credit can make a positive difference. “A credit card can ...

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Applying for a credit card triggers a hard pull, which dings your credit score whether you’re approved for the card or not.

Generally, with corporate credit cards, your personal credit score won't be affected. This is because most corporate cards ...

Have a home equity loan? Refinancing to a HELOC right now could reduce your interest rate. Here's what to know.