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.
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Take Back Your Credit
Have you checked your credit report lately? You should. A recent government study found that some 10 million credit reports likely contain errors serious enough to impact people’s scores. And you know what that means. A lower score—even a little... ➡
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... ➡
When Debt Can Make You Richer
What do the very rich know that the rest of us don’t? That the D-word—that would be debt—can actually be a tool for building wealth.After the financial disasters of the last five years, that may seem counterintuitive, to say the least. But... ➡
Get More for Your Rewards
You spend a lot on your cards and you want all the perks you deserve. With so many options (flights! merch! cash!) how do you get the most for your hard-swiped points? Best Cash back. Redeeming points for cash is a smart way to go, experts say.... ➡
Be Smart About Store Cards
Store cards: friend or foe? Given how tempting that on-the-spot 15 percent discount can be, signing up for a store card is hard to resist—and may even be worth it. But retail cards can also compromise your credit in ways you may not realize, says... ➡
5 Best Cash-Back Cards
Want a great reward card? Now is the time to pick one, says credit expert Erica Sandberg of CreditCards.com. “Card companies really want your business, so they’re finding ways to make their cards as appealing as possible.” These days you can get... ➡
