Buy-now-pay-later is a juggernaut that’s long been absent from consumers’ credit reports. A recent deal with Affirm means ...

Buy now, pay later plans could help build your credit history, but missing a payment could hurt your credit score later on.

Federal student loan borrowers should start repaying their loans so as not to affect their credit scores. A pause on credit ...

Understanding the difference between a credit score and a credit report is essential for financial health. While a credit ...

Paying bills on time. Ensuring you pay household and utility bills on time will help demonstrate your ability to meet your ...

Lucy* was left with debt markers on her credit score after Octopus Energy made a billing mistake with her freehold property.

Overdue student loans can once again affect credit scores, making it harder to rent or buy a home or car, but there are steps ...

Length of credit history: A longer credit history reflects stability and reliability in handling financial obligations and ...

Federal student loan borrowers should start repaying their loans so as not to affect their credit scores. A pause on credit reporting ended Jan 1.

Pre-approval requires a more extensive look into your personal finances than pre-qualification, typically including a hard ...