With first-time homebuyers dropping to a record low this year and the average new buyer now reaching 40 years old, experts ...

A new report found that having a low credit score can double the amount a person pays for homeowners insurance, and the figure is higher for those in Illinois. The Consumer Federation of America and ...

With first-time homebuyers dropping to a record low this year and the average new buyer now reaching 40 years old, experts ...

Texans with low credit scores are paying almost $3,000 more for home insurance on average each year than those with high scores, according to a new report that also found the scores impact consumer ...

A new study finds that tenants who pay their rent on time can see “significant increases” if the payments are reported to credit bureaus. By Ann Carrns People who pay their rent on time can establish ...

If your credit score is on the lower side, you could be paying a "subprime tax" that adds up to more than $100,000 over the course of your life, according to a Bankrate study. The study found that ...

A practical look at why your score starts mattering long before you plan a home loan — and continues to matter long after you ...

An 850 score guarantees you the prime rate-often the best interest rate offered by the lender. Simply put, on a $300,000, ...

Practical tips to rebuild your credit with confidence, no hacks, quick fixes or costly repair services needed.

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