Credit & Debt

With today's mortgage rates near record lows, it's a good time to refinance your mortgage. Doing so can lower your monthly payment and save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest over the life of your home loan.

Revolving credit debt increased 11.4% in May, according to the Fed's latest report. Credit card borrowers with high balances and monthly bills could consider paying off debt with one of these methods.

Having bad credit can negatively impact your financial wellness in a variety of ways, but these five tips can help you improve your FICO score quickly.

Cybercrime surged in 2020 and even into 2021 as remote work continued and more Americans began using services online.

Paying off $60,000 in credit card debt is no easy feat, but with dedication and the right tools it’s possible to chip away at your debt.

The No. 1 personal finance goal for Americans is debt repayment, a recent study showed. Consider paying off your debt with one of these debt management strategies.

Refinancing for debt consolidation comes with risks and benefits. Here’s what to know about how to refinance for debt consolidation.

With federal COVID-19 protections set to expire soon, you may be looking for an easy way to cut your monthly expenses. Refinancing your loans can save you money every month without having to change your spending habits.

The Fourth of July can inspire you to think about freedom – including financial freedom. Here are five ways to take care of debt quickly this summer.

High credit card balances can damage your finances long term. Find out how to pay off $30,000 in credit card debt.

Struggling to pay off your credit cards? A personal loan can help you lower your monthly payments, save money on interest and pay off debt faster.

House lawmakers held a hearing on the credit-reporting system on Tuesday, where one expert pointed out ways that the industry has failed to put consumers first.

Make sure you know how your credit could influence your employment.

Only when you officially submit an application will it impact your credit score.

Follow these tips to avoid overspending on Prime Day, and learn more about paying down your debt.

You can use a personal loan to build credit and increase your credit score, but be sure to consider the ways that borrowing could also hurt it.

Use these five helpful strategies to pay off debt faster, easier, and without any added financial stress.

The Department of Education on Thursday approved 18,000 loan forgiveness applications from former ITT Technical Institute students.

A debt consolidation loan can be an effective tool to help you pay off high-interest debt, but it’s not right for everyone. Make sure to weigh the pros and cons and consider alternative strategies.

Yes, your credit score will probably go down when you take out a mortgage loan, but you’ll likely be better off in the long term.