Rent payments are not typically reported to the credit bureaus. If you make a rent payment on time every month,
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has become a popular option for paying for purchases over time. With BNPL, lenders divide
Despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to curb inflation, prices remain high or continue to climb, and many Americans continue
OVERVIEW Most Americans are feeling the weight of inflation and worry that a recession may be coming. Earlier this year,
About 18% of Americans have delinquent medical bills on their credit reports, and collection accounts held $140 billion in medical
OVERVIEW Going into the new year, many consumers felt optimistic that the worst of the pandemic had passed and that
It’s no secret that your credit score is an important number. And while most people have a general understanding of
Derogatory marks on your credit report are negative items that can affect your credit score. These may include a variety
Your credit scores are determined based on multiple factors, but your payment history carries the most weight. For example, payment
You have three credit scores—one from each bureau. And while each score is likely to be a slightly different number,
