Tips for lowering your sewer bill include: Checking for leaks, not leaving your faucet running, and using energy-efficient fixtures and appliances. Read more.

You don’t receive a credit score until you establish credit history. Then, your score will be unique to you. Learn more about starting credit scores here. Read more.

A utility bill is a monthly statement for essential services such as electricity, water, and gas. Learn what’s included, how they work, and tips to save money. Read more.

Can rent be paid with a credit card? Learn the benefits, drawbacks, and what to consider before using credit for rent payments. Read more.

VantageScore® and FICO® are both credit scoring models but have some key differences. Read on to learn how the two compare and impact your credit score. Read more.

Ways to rebuild credit include: keeping your credit utilization ratio low, using a secured credit card, and becoming an authorized user. Get started right away. Read more.

If you’re applying for a time-sensitive loan, a lender may be able to use a rapid rescore to update your credit report quickly to show recent positive changes. Read more.

Opening a new bank account likely won’t affect your credit. Banks use ChexSystems to screen your banking history, which doesn’t impact your credit score. Read more.