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6 Monthly Bills That Won't Affect Your Credit Score

It might seem like every little thing impacts your credit score, but these bills fly under the radar.

Bigger isn't always better, but when it comes to houses, it's usually more expensive.

Renting a place to live? After you sign that lease, you'll need to provide full disclosure on certain things.

Tiny homes can save you a ton of money on a mortgage — but some of their hidden expenses aren't quite so tiny.

Your credit reports may be handy snapshots of your financial health, but they don't show the whole picture. Find out what's missing.

Searching for your dream home? Make sure to ask these key questions as you browse open houses.

Everyone knows buying a home is expensive. You might not realize selling a home can cost a pretty penny, too.

If your monthly budget just went bust, make sure to prioritize these important bill payments first.

It might feel like every little money misstep gets reported to the credit bureaus, but sometimes, you're in the clear (at least with the bureaus).

Yep, you can totally wreck someone else's credit score. Don't be that person.

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

Renting a home is more than just finding the right place. Make sure you know everything up front by asking these important questions first.

Buying a house comes with tons of hidden costs — and newbie buyers tend to overlook these 10 big ones.

If high housing costs seem scary in your dream city, consider this — the lifestyle change may be worth the move!

If your water bill is rising, and you can't afford a plumber, roll up your sleeves and find and fix those costly leaks yourself. You can do this!

Even the best savers among us sometimes slip up, but if you can avoid these common savings mistakes and your money will grow and grow.

Cut your electric bill by getting serious about conservation. Plug these easy to miss power leaks and watch the savings add up.

Dreading the AC expense this summer? Trim your energy costs year round with these simple tricks.

Some businesses will try to slip unfair fees onto your bill. Watch for these extras on your statements to be certain you're only paying what you owe.

Big utility bill sinking your budget? Make the planet and your wallet greener by plugging up these five surprising home energy leaks.