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Building your credit history can be as simple as checking your credit report for errors and improving your on-time payment history.

Nonprofit credit counseling agencies offer free or low-cost financial services for consumers who are struggling to manage debt or considering bankruptcy. Here's what a credit counselor can do for you.

If you're just making the minimum payments on your credit cards, it may be worthwhile to consider one of these debt repayment strategies.

About 14 million Americans are at least $10,000 in credit card debt, according to a new survey. Here's what you can do to pay yours down.

Growing household debt is driven by higher prices on consumer goods, including homes and cars, according to the New York Fed.

Couples who married in 2021 paid an average of $266 per guest, according to a new study from wedding website The Knot.

A new survey exploring Valentine's Day shopping trends and statistics found a historic level of consumer spending in 2022.

Borrowers with a good credit score may be able to save thousands by consolidating credit card debt into a new loan.

Creditcards.com industry analyst Ted Rossman discusses the rise in credit card debt.

Compared with credit cards, personal loans offer lower interest rates and more favorable repayment terms.

Experian is the first major credit bureau that lets consumers create their own credit report.

A new survey found that millennials are more financially confident and optimistic than any other generation, but they're held back by high-interest credit card debt.

Americans paid $120 billion in credit card interest and fees each year between 2018 and 2020, according to the CFPB.

Credit card balances have reached pre-pandemic levels, according to the Federal Reserve, which means that many consumers may be looking for ways to consolidate multiple debts.

CPI data shows that consumer prices have risen 7% in the past year, which is the fastest rate of inflation since 1982.

Two-year personal loan rates fell to 9.09% in Q4 2021, which is the lowest it's been since the Federal Reserve began collecting this data.

More than half (57%) of Gen Z consumers who have set long-term goals for 2022 opted for a financial New Year's resolution, according to a new survey.

January is the perfect time to reflect on your money habits in the past year and find ways to improve your spending behavior, so you can have peace of mind about your financial plan.

You can pay student loans with a credit card using a balance transfer, but it's best to avoid transferring student debt to a high-interest card. Learn more.

Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.