Credit & Debt
Get calmer about your credit. Having great (not just good) credit—and being smart about debt—adds up to financial power. Starting now.
Articles
How I Ditched My Debt for Good
If you're in debt, you may have experienced this before: the moment when you get yourself together and finally sit down to tackle your debt you're thinking, “Yes, this is it, I got this!” But then it happens--you're suddenly surrounded by... ➡
Transfer Your Balance, Earn Rewards
From Our Partner You don’t just go with the flow—you question the status quo. That goes for credit cards, too. And Barclaycard Ring is a card unlike any other. Barclaycard Ring is about transparency. There are no annual fees and no balance... ➡
"How I Paid Off $16,000 in Student Loans"
When Gina Nykerk paid off her student loans, credit card, and car, it was a major Financial Turning Point for her—and and an inspiration for several friends. When I was 23 years old, I paid off all $16,000 of my student loan debt. I can't tell... ➡
Take Back Your Credit
Greetings, and welcome to your annual reminder to see your dentist, get a physical, eat kale, and check your credit report—especially right now. A new government study just found that some 10 million credit reports likely contain errors serious... ➡
What a Super High Score Gets You
You've got a great credit score. Solid 750-something. Is it worth the effort to push it a little higher?Would we waste your time telling you no?“The difference is a much better rate on everything,” says Linda Ferrari, author of The Big Score:... ➡
They've Got Your Back
Do you ever check your balance on your phone and stop to wonder whether it's safe? Who's keeping track of all the financial products, gadgets, apps, and new rules that make financial life seem so fraught these days? Meet the Consumer Financial... ➡
