Unsecured debt carries more risk for a lender than secured debt. Find out more about the two types of debt.

During the holidays, your credit card can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Make the most of your spending without going too deeply into debt.

Guest Post: Darlene Aderoju works for America Saves, managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America (CFA), which seeks to motivate, encourage, and support Americans to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. Learn more at AmericaSaves.org. The holidays are just around the corner, whic...

The U.S. economy is growing, and unemployment is at an historic low, but plenty of Americans are still struggling to cover just the basics. A 2018 study from the Urban Institute, a nonprofit research group, found that nearly 40 percent of adults report that they or their families had trouble meeting...

Missing bill payments can ding your credit score and usually results in a fee. Learn how to pay bills on time with these tips.