Credit Cards

The easiest way to boost your credit score is to have a history of credit usage and on-time payments, whether that be from a credit card or an auto. Credit card payments aren’t the only way to increase that three-digit number though. Let’s look at some other options.

NBC 7’s Sergio Flores shares how the public is invited to share their opinions on new rules for credit card fees.

With higher prices stretching budgets, some people are relying more on credit cards than they have in the past. That means more people potentially late to make their payments, but a new rule hopes to change how much that can hurt.

We’re all looking for ways to save, but what if you could also get some rewards for all those gifts or travel plans you’re making? Credit card rewards sound like a great deal, offering points, miles, or even cash back for your purchases, but they can easily become a problem.

We’re all paying more for just about everything which has some people worried about credit card spending and loan payments. For service members and their families, there are some special consumer programs that can help.

This is a good time to reassess and improve your credit card situation, especially with looming interest hikes on the horizon.

NBC 7’s Claudia Simones researched different ways parents can protect their child’s identity from fraud.

Child identity theft can be a nightmare for parents. That’s why it’s important to consider freezing your child’s credit at birth.

With gas prices still hovering near record highs—many people are looking for new ways to save. But is getting a gas credit card or joining a warehouse club worth it?

As the Fed tries to pump the brakes on inflation, it will get more expensive to borrow. Here’s how to prepare.

Credit card deals with popular brands including Amazon, Costco and American Airlines are some of the most hotly contested contracts in the financial world.

Siraba Keita’s experience reflects a tension between banks, their customers and creditors looking to collect on old debts.

The danger comes from interest rate hikes occurring several more times over the next few months and potentially in bigger chunks.

After holding rates near rock bottom for two years, the Fed is finally boosting its benchmark. Here’s what that means for you.

As prices continue to rise, you’ll likely have to make adjustments to your lifestyle and budget. Here’s what the experts say to do.

Here’s what an increase in the Fed funds rate means for your bank account, car loan, mortgage and credit card.

Buy now, pay later is booming. For consumers, the convenience can come with pitfalls, as well.

If you ignore medical bills, it can evolve into unpaid debt that ends up with a collection agency and on your credit report for up to seven years.

For many people, spring means the chance for a fresh start. Why not apply that to your finances as well?

Rising home prices have boosted the stake owners have in their homes. Here’s what to consider before you borrow with interest rates poised to rise.