Credit checks for job applicants are keeping those who are already struggling in a vicious cycle of unemployment and financial woe, according to recent research

Good credit is the result of being financially responsible over time — and it’s never too early to start. Use our interactive graphic to learn if you’re ahead of the game or falling behind

His credit is good. His fiance’s? Not so much. Fortunately, he’s willing to help her build up her score. Eva Norlyk Smith shows him how

Several services promise to report your rent payments to the credit bureaus, which can be enticing for those who don’t use credit. But do they work?

Several companies offer alternative credit scoring services to consumers with thin traditional credit files. Should you sign up?