If you want to share your credit card information so a friend can make purchases on your behalf, you can probably trust email. The real question is, can you trust your friend?

Full Story

His daughter's life -- and credit -- got torn apart in her divorce. Is there any way this dad can use his good credit to give hers a leg up?

Full Story

When old debt gets resold among collectors, it can be hard to track it down and pay off, especially if you've changed addresses and phone numbers. But it's important to do so to avoid credit damage

Full Story

There's no wizardry behind what credit counselors do. In fact, if you are motivated to pay down debt, and disciplined enough, you can replicate many of their techniques at home

Full Story

The collectors are after someone named Samuel. But she's named Samantha and has no idea who Samuel is. That's not stopping the collection calls, though

Full Story

A 26-year-old with $3,000 in credit card debt thinks she's invincible because she has nothing of value that collectors can take. But she's very wrong, says our expert

Full Story

Do card issuers really prefer cardholders who carry debt? Our expert debunks that myth -- and explains how to be the kind of candidate banks want

Full Story

If you're a landlord with a desirable property, you'll want desirable tenants. Pulling potential renters' credit reports can give you a snapshot of how they manage money -- just be sure you know what to look for

Full Story

He got a debt settlement and sent in his final check. So why are those settled accounts still dragging down his credit reports?

Full Story