You're working toward becoming debt free and saving some money on interest. Should you pay off your car loan early? Here are some pros and cons about paying off your auto loan ahead of time. Read more.
Applying for a credit card may hurt your credit score, but most likely just a little and not for long. Depending on the goals you're building toward, however, you may want to think about when you apply for a credit card and how many. Read more.
Requesting a credit limit increase can be a good idea for building credit, as long as you can continue to responsibly manage that credit line. Learn more about the ins and outs of credit limit increases and your credit score. Read more.
If you're wondering whether checking your own credit score will make it drop, rest assured. Checking your own credit report has no impact on your credit score. Learn why and what does impact your score. Read more.
You can probably get a car loan while you have bad credit, but you may be offered loan terms with higher interest rates. Read this guide to get ready for buying a car when you have poor credit. Read more.
How quickly a car loan will raise your credit score depends on how well you manage your payments, and what else is going on in your credit history. Read on to learn how a car loan affects your credit. Read more.
Before refinancing your car, make sure you understand the impact of refinancing on your credit history. Read on to learn if refinancing a car hurts your credit score. Read more.