In its battle to tamp down inflation, the Federal Reserve has increased the interest rates banks charge each other, which ripples through other lending markets, including mortgages. Further increases are possible. Are you helpless in...

In its battle to tamp down inflation, the Federal Reserve has increased the interest rates banks charge each other, which ripples through other lending markets, including mortgages. Further increases are possible. Are you helpless in...
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about consumer credit. Many commonly accepted notions are simply wrong. Here’s what will build rock-solid credit and what won’t. What counts most The most important thing for building...
When shopping for a mortgage, one number, in particular, plays a major role — a good credit score. A higher number means you’ll be offered a lower interest rate, which means a more affordable mortgage....
Do you have bad credit? While legitimate credit repair services can help improve your credit scores, you can do the work yourself and save money. Here’s how. Pull your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. It’s free....
A good credit score is critical when buying a home and applying for a mortgage. A home can be purchased with less than stellar credit, but often at interest rates and terms that aren’t to...