Wondering if your old debt has an expiration date? There are limits on how long creditors can pursue debt. Learn about the statute of limitations.
The federal government spends trillions of dollars every year. Discover the things taxes pay for to understand how they spend your money.
The worst has happened--you've gotten served papers for debt. But don't despair. Here are seven steps to defend yourself against a debt collection lawsuit.
As a public service, the staff of Credit.com provides this version of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), prepared by the Federal Trade Commission.
How Do I Fix My Credit After Divorce? How you fix your credit after divorce depends on what you need to address. If your credit is going south because of joint accounts not being handled appropriately ...
A judgment is a painful court order to pay a debt, and can arise from a lawsuit, a divorce, business dispute or an array of other possibilities. Judgments are public record. They will appear on your ...
We recently received this question on the Credit.com blog on the subject of employer credit checks: Why is your credit score affected negatively when you apply for a job and the background check is ...
Can checking your credit score hurt it? Generally, no. Learn about the different methods available to check your score without negatively impacting it.
What is financial freedom? And how do you take steps to achieve it? These quotes might motivate you to get on the right path and be financially stable for years to come.
We explain what to do if you find a hard inquiry on your credit report you don't recognize and how to fix your credit.
Your credit score communicates with lenders your level of credit trustworthiness. As a result, those with higher credit scores qualify for higher credit limits and better interest rates. Your credit ...
The key to financial stability is the ability to maintain a proper budget every month. We recently conducted a survey and found that 27% of Americans believe they don’t need a budget. If you’re like ...
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