Landlords perform credit checks to make sure that a rental applicant appears trustworthy and has a solid history of making payments on time. You can take several steps to pass your next rental credit check with flying colors.

Everyone should regularly check their credit report. The difference between a soft inquiry and a hard inquiry can significantly impact your score. Here's what you should know about the difference between both.

If you own a credit card, it’s important to know how it works, and one of the perks of having a credit card is consumer protection. For example, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company if you have a billing error or fraudulent charge.

Professional athletes in their late teens or early twenties earn millions of dollars. Unfortunately, as we have seen from some of our former favorite athletes, many spend more than they save and invest.

Credit ghosts are people who have no credit score, but they could improve their financial situation by building credit. Here's what is a credit ghost and what to know if you are one.

Owning an investment property can help you earn incremental cash, increase savings on your tax return and build generational wealth. Read on to learn the four key steps for beginners to buy an investment property.

With some careful planning and prudent spending habits, there is a home for almost every budget and financial circumstance.

Cash is king but so is credit. Having good credit will take you a long way in life. It is important to get and keep a good credit score. Save the cash, leverage your credit.

You applied for a bank account, but your application gets denied. A few weeks later, you receive a packet in the mail that includes your ChexSystem FACTA report explaining the reason for the rejection.

The three major credit bureaus Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, are now offering free credit report checks every week until April 2021.