Written by Jean Chatzky Raise your score by doing a few key things. When it comes to credit scores, there’s almost always room for improvement. If you’ve pulled your score and you’re not satisfied with the number you received, there are several strategies to boost it. But first, you need a little insight into how...Read More

Written by Jean Chatzky A guide to why your score may have fallen — and how to boost it back up again. Checking your credit score is an easy way to tell if you’re making smart financial moves with your credit cards and loans. It’s a representation of how well you’re paying your bills, keeping...Read More

Written by Jean Chatzky A guide for protecting your credit and personal data against data breaches. Do one thing: If you think you’re a victim of fraud and haven’t already put your credit on ice, contact the three main credit reporting agencies and freeze your credit. You won’t regret it. Protecting Your Financial Accounts National news...Read More