Filing for unemployment benefits won't directly affect your credit score. Having reduced or no income for a while could make it harder to pay bills, though. If you fall behind, that could affect your credit score. Read more.

If the repossession was accurate, it can stay on your credit report for seven years. Learn when it could be removed and how you can offset its affect your credit score. Read more.

Cities in the U.S. with the highest poverty rates. Read more.

Find out if you're eligible to get the Child Tax Credit and what to do if you haven't gotten your payments yet. Read more.

Recent Self research reveals the top 15 states in the U.S. with the most credit card debt. Read more.

There isn't a hard and fast rule for how much to spend on groceries, so this guide is meant to help you figure out what will work for your diet and budget. Read more.

If you have a car title loan, but want to get out of it, here are a few ideas to consider. Read more.

Depending on the current state of your credit history, it will take more or less time to reach that 800 credit score milestone. But you can do it. Read this article to learn how. Read more.