Economic cycles govern our personal and financial lives. Life’s uncertainties—job loss, emergencies, foreclosures, bankruptcies—can severely damage credit. While financial crises can be daunting, they ...

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Demonstrating financially responsible behavior and secured debt can help you recover from bankruptcy. (iStock) Declaring bankruptcy may feel like a severe move but it can be the best way to get back ...

Financial challenges can damage your credit if they cause you to pay bills late or miss payments altogether. This is because your payment history accounts for 35% of your credit score. Fortunately, ...

A bankruptcy discharge is not the end of your financial life. For many people, it’s the first moment in years where the chaos ...

Secured credit cards are a type of credit card that requires a cash deposit as collateral, typically equal to the card’s borrowing limit. These cards are designed for individuals with poor or limited ...

Everyone should aim for a good credit score, as it can lower the cost of everything from your home mortgage and auto loan to your credit card balances. But sometimes life has a way of tripping us up ...

This article discusses how debit and credit cards work, including their pros and cons. It ends with some helpful tips and ...

Bankruptcy will impact your credit for a period of time, limiting your ability to borrow new loans. If you’ve been through a bankruptcy, there are proactive measures you can take toward rebuilding ...