In a win for credit bureaus and debt collectors, medical debt will be allowed to stay on your credit report after all.

Economists worry about tariff-induced price hikes, inflation, interest rates and the outlook for the job market.

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A low credit score can raise borrowing costs and impact loan approvals, but it can be improved with simple steps.

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair ...

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There’s a reason the FHFA has long rejected so-called lenders choice. It isn’t a real win for competition and increases risk.

Paying off part of your loan ahead of schedule may sound like a smart idea, but how will it really impact your credit score?

For years, lenders have used only the FICO score, from Fair Isaac Corp. — a metric that generally excludes such things as ...

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