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A low credit score can hurt your ability to take out a loan, secure a good interest rate, or increase a credit card spending limit

Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.

Over half of British folk have made a 'no present' pacts with friends and family - with the top cutbacks including buying fewer or cheaper presents as they look to cut back on Christmas spending this year

The Fair Credit Reporting Act protects the accuracy and privacy of the information in your credit file.

Credit card debt grew moderately in September, as gas prices continued to decline. While inflation remained an issue impacting consumers, rising 8.2 percent over the year for September, gas prices were down 4.9 percent from August. This follows August’s month-over-month 10.6 percent downslide in gas prices.

The corporate regulator has warned it's keeping a close eye on lending products being offered to consumers in the tougher economic environment for households.

A tenancy law expert says it could be illegal in several states, while tenants’ advocates say it preys on vulnerable renters during Australia’s housing crisis.

2019 was a pretty exciting year for me.

In light of recent data breaches, many of us are wondering what we need to do to protect ourselves from hackers and scammers. A cybersecurity expert offers some simple steps.

After failing to get clear advice from Optus and in trying to protect her finances, Anna may now not be able to own her own home anytime soon.

Experts suggest using credit reporting bodies, checking credit score and placing credit ban to increase security