Credit & Debit

Florida woman Nydia Jenkins filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against Equifax over inaccurate credit scores the company blamed on a coding issue.

Equifax sent incorrect credit scores to to banks and nonbank lenders that may have been off by as much as 20 points in either direction.

The tech giant is bringing lending and credit assessment in-house for the first time through Apple Financing LLC.

Millennials and Gen Z Americans are using buy now, pay later services as prices rise. They are using BNPL to pay for essential services as well as luxury purchases.

HELOCs can be used for renovations, large purchases, debt consolidation of higher interest credit cards and loans, and college tuition.

Building your credit can make it easier to get approved for financial products, and with a lower interest rate. Learn how to improve bad credit in 10 ways.

If you want to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt, try these strategies to help you get out of debt sooner.

President Biden announced the expansion of student debt payment freezes, citing the continued economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you’re unsure how to best tackle your credit card debt, this guide to debt consolidation vs. credit card refinancing can help.

The Amex Rewards Checking account offers wide range of benefits, including an annual percentage yield rate of 0.5% and no maintenance or minimum balance fees.

Greenlight, an Atlanta-based start-up that offers a family-friendly debit card and app, helps parents teach kids how to grow and manage their money in 2022 and beyond.

The CFPB has launched an investigation into companies that offer "buy now, pay later" credit

Reader asks the Credible Money Coach how to get truck payment history report to credit bureaus.

Americans are applying for credit cards at a rate not seen since before the pandemic.

The Credible Money Coach helps a reader with $14,000 in her checking account understand the value of paying off credit cards.

For a travel credit card that offers ample rewards and travel perks, check out the Platinum CardⓇ from American Express.

For a cash back card that offers ample rewards and zero annual fee, check out Blue Cash Everyday from Amex.

The best travel credit cards offer generous benefits and bonus points. Learn how to find the right travel card for you.

Buy now pay later and point of sale options are allowing consumers to spread out their payments on many purchases, but a new TransUnion study shows it is not replacing credit cards.

No one can tell you how many credit cards you should have. But these tips could help you find the number that’s right for you.