How To Check if a Loan Company Is Legitimate and Spot Scams

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.

A credit sweep may sound tempting, but there is nothing credit repair companies can do to fix your credit that you can’t fix on your own — here’s how. Read more.

The word "insufficient" gets thrown around a lot in finance. Here's what it means when it comes to your credit. Read more.

CREDCO is short for CoreLogic CREDCO. If you applied for a mortgage, auto loan, or another type of credit, it may have appeared on your credit report. Read more.

THD/CBNA stands for The Home Depot/Citibank North America because Citibank issues The Home Depot credit cards. Read more.

When paying back a loan or credit card, you should think about your principal vs. interest. Read on to learn the differences and how they impact your debt. Read more.

Late payments stay on your credit report for seven years from the original delinquency date. Learn how late payments impact your credit score, when they fall off, and steps you can take to remove inaccurate information. Read more.

As of 2018, tax liens are no longer reported to the credit bureaus. However, they are part of public record. Read more.