Finance

On occasion, using credit as a source of funding is necessary. Whether that’s to manage bills better or to allow you to spread the cost of a sudden large expense, credit can make life a bit easier. When used correctly,…

If you’re planning to apply for a loan anytime soon — or even if you just want to establish good credit — it’s important to know exactly where you stand in terms of your credit score. Having a good or…

Update: Quizzle was acquired by Bankrate in 2019 and the tools described below may no longer be available. To view your credit score for free (from all 3 credit bureaus), check out our helpful guide. Since 2008, Quizzle has been…

Credit Sesame offers a number of free services to help manage your credit and provide important financial information on savings accounts and other financial services. The company has been around since 2010 and acts as a consumer advocate to help…

Everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected, and this means saving for all eventualities. When you haven’t reserved any cash for spending, an unexpected emergency can put huge costs on your credit card and plummet you further into debt….