This article helps you understand how to improve payment history on a credit report so that you have the best chance of improving your score. Read more.

We will discuss how paying for car insurance with a credit card can help you build credit, factors that impact car insurance and more ways to build credit. Read more.

Divorce can be a stressful experience for some, but there are actions you can take that may help when you decide to part ways. Below are four expert tips to protect your credit and finances during a divorce. Read more.

Equifax and Experian are the most common credit bureaus used among auto lenders. While TransUnion may be less frequently used, lenders may use it as well. Read more.

Evictions do not show up on credit reports. Here is everything to know about how they affect your credit score and how long they stay on your records. Read more.

Overdrafts are not reported to credit bureaus, but they could hurt your credit score indirectly if they’re sent to collections. Read more.

A bankruptcy dismissal makes you responsible for your debts, while a discharge means that you no longer have to repay your debts prior to bankruptcy. Read more.

While Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy are commonly known, there are actually six types of bankruptcies — here’s what you need to know before filing. Read more.