Credit & Debt

A credit check may not be necessary for securing a personal loan, but it's important to explore and understand your options.

The public debt, relative to the size of our economy, is approaching its highest level in our nation’s history

Paying bills on time is necessary for maintaining a good credit score, but most people don't realize the importance of their credit utilization ratio.

Failing to do so can lead to consequences like increased payments, a bigger loan balance and, eventually, default.

Financial expert and author of "Everyday Millionaires" Chris Hogan gives his tips for personal financial planning in the new year.

Higher Minds co-founder Noah Berman said 80 percent of new year's resolutions stop happening by Feb. 1.

Fotis Dulos said his in-laws owe him $1 million, and complained he hasn't been given any information about his children

Hometap describes itself as a "loan alternative for tapping into home equity without taking on debt."

Here's why cash or a loan payment may be the best holiday gift, according to financial expert Chris Hogan.

"The weight is too much to bear all at once for Mr. Weinstein."

Americans are increasingly wanting loan payments as a gift.

Voters don't get stirred up as we quietly sink further and further into debt.

Southern states are racking up debt and taking longer to pay it off compared to other regions of the U.S.

The luxury construction businessman was previously hit with charges connected to the disappearance of his estranged wife, Jennifer.

Having a plan for the holiday season can help keep debt at bay.

"[Millennials] desire to understand what their money will do for them,” said PayPal co-founder Max Levchin.

A majority of Americans are choosing to not go into holiday debt for 2019. Here's why.

U.S. student debt officially hit more than $1 trillion and the Education Department wants help you tame the money monstrosity.

Researchers polled 1,500 credit card users on their opinions of 65 different cards.

Credit card debt can be daunting, but there are some easy steps you can take to pay down your balance and get out of trouble.