Consumer debt is on the rise, with mortgage balances, student loans, auto loans and credit card balances up across the board.

If your credit cards stay open after consolidation, you can still use them. “There’s nothing wrong with (that), but it’s prudent to charge no more than you can comfortably pay off in full each billing ...

When I turned 18 (25 years ago), my parents had me open a credit card in my name so I could start building credit. I never ...

Coinciding with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York tabulating that total consumer debt surpassed $18 trillion during the ...

Brex reports that choosing a business credit card involves evaluating spending patterns, fees, rewards, and customer service ...

Fed rates stayed put in July, but does that change the route you should take to deal with your credit card debt?

One of the worst traps that can land you in debt is applying for — and receiving — credit cards and then maxing them out. So how do so-called credit card “maxers” end up in this vicious cycle of ...

Here are five proven strategies to maintain your high credit score, from timely payments to smart credit utilization.

A debt management plan can indirectly hinder your credit and, as a result, your new loan application. However, it’s possible to get a loan while enrolled in the typical three-to-five-year repayment ...

Consistently low credit utilization rates are a great sign that you're managing your credit cards well. It means you're paying in full (or mostly in full) every month and not overspending on your ...

How Credit Balance Affects You When it comes to the “why” around paying off large purchases immediately, it likely comes down to your credit utilization rate.

Brex reports significant differences between business and personal credit cards, affecting spending limits, credit reporting, ...