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3 Ways Education Can Impact Your Creditworthiness

Education doesn't directly affect your credit; but it can impact your creditworthiness.

Before you don your cap and gown, you have one more lesson to learn; basic personal finance.

Your kids aren't babies anymore. It's time to sit down and talk finance.

Black Friday can be a mega budget-buster. Avoid the damage and shop smarter by making these money moves first.

We're helping a reader get control of her debt and the rest of her finances. Read her story and find out how far she's come already!

Jay-Z is one of the wealthiest entertainers in the world, and his latest studio release, 4:44, has some important financial insights.

Chances are, your parents didn't pass down these sage pearls of credit card wisdom. It's never too late to learn new credit card tricks.

Making a few money mistakes in your 20s is fine, but these bonehead errors should really stop happening by your 30s and beyond.

It's the easiest way to rack up more rewards. Just keep a few caveats in mind.

Your credit score is vital to your financial health. Don't let these common credit card errors tank it.

Store credit cards are sometimes good for building credit. But their terms can make them less attractive than many other cards. Should you get one?

There's nothing wrong with signing up for a new credit card to get in on the bonuses — just don't make these mistakes and lose out.

Few financial products are as versatile and powerful as a credit card. Here are seven ways they can save you money.

It's easy to get carried away during the holidays. Here's how to enjoy the season, without running up big balances on your cards.

Being self-employed is amazing — until you find yourself struggling to get financing. These tips will have lenders loving you.

You probably know that the Fed "sets" interest rates. Find out what else the nation's central bank does for you — and your money.

A bankruptcy can sting, but it just may be the lifeline your finances need.

Not all credit inquiries will affect your credit score. Here's what you need to know about those that do and those that don't.

Most of us can't afford to pay cash for a new or used car. Finding the right auto financing is easier than you think.

Keep your credit reputation ship-shape and you'll qualify for more — and better — credit later. Here's how.