Raising your credit score makes banks more likely to approve you for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. Plus, you could qualify for a lower interest rate that saves you thousands of dollars. Getting ...

Credit card debt in the U.S. has hit $1 trillion for the first time on record. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reported more than $1 trillion in total balances on credit cards and other ...

Soaring interest rates mean that you're likely paying more in loans and credit card interest. But you can lower those fees, saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars, simply by having a higher ...

Discover eight simple strategies to boost your credit score and unlock better opportunities for financial success.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- You get a loan and pay it back. How much, how quickly and how responsibly determines your credit score, but without a score it is tough to get that first loan. "A lot of people ...