One day late: How much impact does it really have on your credit score?

Understand the credit score effect of delayed payments. Your credit score is your creditworthiness and repayment history. The ...

‘I’m stumped’: I put $3,000 on my credit card during a vacation and my credit score plunged. Why is it so volatile?

Dear Quentin, I pay for almost everything with credit cards, which I pay in full every month to avoid interest. I have done ...

2 Common Credit Score Myths That Can Tank Your Finances — And How To Fix Them

Avoid common credit mistakes that tank your score. Expert tips show how consistent habits, not income, build strong credit.

How to repair your credit and rebuild financial confidence

One of the biggest factors in your score is credit utilisation. Experts suggest keeping your usage below 30 percent of your ...
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Those Missed Student Loan Payments Are Messing Up Your Credit Score

A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score. By Ann Carrns Young adults, those 18 to 29, are starting to see the negative ...