There are all sorts of opinions about how many credit cards is the "ideal number." Here's the truth about those estimates, when it comes to your credit. Read more.

When you have bad credit, you're more likely to get high interest rates for car loans and mortgages. Since those loans last years and even decades, that means you end up paying thousands of dollars more for the money you borrowed. Read more.

Learn the basics of credit in this introductory course. Read more.

Here's what I've learned after working with customers, and what you need to know before signing up for Self. Read more.

College is expensive, which is why many students may need to take out student loans. Read on for tips on how to get student loans with no credit or bad credit. Read more.

Credit card expert Jason Steele walks you through his picks for the 5 best secured credit cards for building your credit. Read more.

Paying your rent on time is essential, but is reporting rent to the credit bureaus worth it? Continue on to learn if you should report your rent to the credit bureaus. Read more.

They might sound similar, but there are some key differences between credit builder loans and personal loans. Here's how to tell them apart, and how to decide which might be right for you. Read more.