Your credit score is an important part of your financial life. Here’s how to keep an eye on it for free Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Dori Zinn is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert ...

Your credit score tells the story of your financial life and monitoring that score is important. "Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life because it goes a long ...

About 18% of Generation-Z have never checked their credit score. Among those who feel stressed about their credit, 62% said anxiety keeps them from looking at their score at all. This disconnect isn’t ...

A credit check is an inquiry made to a credit reporting bureau or multiple credit reporting agencies directly by a business owner or manager, a property owner renting a home, or by a representative of ...

When you're strapped for cash and short on time, it can be tempting to seek out the quickest and easiest route to funding. No-credit-check loans fit this requirement as they provide a lump sum with no ...

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Some credit cards, particularly from newer companies, promise no credit check and no fees — an ideal combo for those with bad credit. Here are our top picks. Many or all of the products on this page ...

You've decided you need to apply for credit. Whether you're seeking a new credit card, personal loan or a mortgage, you're probably wondering what to do before a credit check. Fortunately, there are ...

Two years ago when Emma Alda was offered a new job in accounting, contingent on passing her background and credit check, she was so excited and confident that she didn’t think twice about giving two ...

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Keeping a watchful eye on your credit card balance is crucial so that you don’t overspend and take on credit card debt you can’t afford to pay back. But how do you check your balance? And what’s the ...