If there’s one thing personal finance experts keep telling us this year, it’s this: Now is the time to get familiar with your credit report.

Veterans can buy a home with low rates and no money down with the VA home loan program. See why experts call these loans an obvious choice for veterans.

Could a USDA loan be your path to homeownership? Find out how to qualify for a no-strings, low-interest mortgage with no money down.

FHA loans can offer alternative path to home ownership for some buyers, but not without some strings attached. Find out whether it could make sense for you.

Looking for a safe haven to invest your money? Nothing signals stability and security more than savings bonds. Here’s how they work.

A bad credit score can make life more difficult than it needs to be. The good news is your credit score isn't forever. Here's how you can fix it.

Do you know how your credit score works? Or how it’s different than your credit report? Understanding credit is key to your financial wellbeing.

Credit counseling is a free or low-cost service that can help you take control of your debt through financial education and debt management programs.

Credit repair companies make big promises, but you’re probably better off on your own. Here’s how you can fix your credit for free.

If you've never checked your credit, it's high time you figure out how you can do it – for free!

Lenders want to see different types of credit on your report. Can you identify all three? Experts explain how credit types impact your score.

Your credit score is a core part of your financial wellbeing – but how do you define a good score? Here's what the experts say.

Debt settlement plans can be a useful tool if you’re struggling with major debt, but they come with potential long-term financial consequences to consider.

Filing for unemployment benefits can be a difficult process to navigate, but we’re here to help with a guide on how to apply for unemployment.

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, as it’s better known, can cost hundreds of dollars a month. Here’s how to know whether you really need it.

You aren’t powerless when it comes to your credit score. Here’s how you can protect it.

You know your credit score is important. But you might not have known some of the consequences of having bad credit.