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The pros and cons of always having a credit freeze in place
The explainer Many people don't freeze their credit until their info gets exposed in a data breach — but you can also keep this protection in place before it happens
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What to do if your personal information is exposed in a data breach
The Explainer Change your password, check your credit card statements and set up fraud alerts
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How can students and young people start building credit?
the explainer Young adults usually don't have a credit score — but there are several ways they can begin to build credit in preparation for their financial future
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The midyear financial check-in: why it matters and what to review
The Explainer This year is halfway over. Have you checked your finances?
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What to do if you're falling behind on credit card debt
The Explainer Avoid accruing interest and late fees
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The average credit score is dropping. Here is what to do if yours starts to slide.
The Explainer Follow these steps if your credit score has followed the trend
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4 steps to get back on your feet financially after identity fraud
speed read The more proactive you are, the greater chance you have of mitigating the impacts
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Feds cap credit card late fees at $8
speed read The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule to save households an estimated $10 billion a year
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Should you take that credit limit increase offer?
the explainer Here is what you need to know before taking your credit card issuer up on their offer
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What happens if the UK’s credit rating is downgraded?
feature Credit agency Moody’s joins IMF in criticising the Truss government’s fiscal plans
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High-cost credit crackdown ‘too weak’
Speed Read Campaigners say FCA measures fall short of capping fees that affect 19 million UK customers
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Banks ordered to help people pay off credit card loans
Speed Read New rules from Financial Conduct Authority tackle growing personal debt crisis
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