News Nancy Guthrie: Latest Updates on Her Career and Work
Searching for news Nancy Guthrie? Here is how to tell the Fed economist from the author, and how to use rate commentary to make smarter savings and borrowing decisions.
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Credit Report: What Lenders Actually Look at When You Apply
Lenders decide whether to approve a loan or credit card by weighing several factors from your credit report, and knowing what matters most, chiefly your FICO score components, can help…
Subprime Market Risks and Financial Impact Explained
Subprime loans charge higher rates to riskier borrowers, and their misuse in mortgages helped trigger the 2008 crash. Here's how the subprime market actually works.
Credit Report Contents Most People Do Not Fully Understand
A credit report shapes how lenders see you, but errors are common. Here's how the sections break down, how FICO and VantageScore differ, and how to fix mistakes fast.
What Happens to Your Debt After You Die?
Losing a loved one is hard enough without wondering if their debt becomes yours. Here's what actually happens to unpaid bills, loans, and credit cards after death.
Bankruptcy Filing Won't Erase These Loan Debts
Filing for bankruptcy does not automatically wipe every debt off your ledger. Debts that cannot be discharged in bankruptcy include child support, alimony, most unpaid taxes, and any debt you…
10 Reasons You Should Avoid Credit
Credit cards feel convenient until interest and fees quietly outpace whatever rewards they offer. Here's why switching to cash or debit could save your budget, your credit score, and your…
How to Get and Use Your Weekly Credit Report
Free credit reports are no longer just an annual perk. Here's how to request yours weekly from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and exactly what to check once it arrives.
Silver Downside Very Limited Says Top Analyst
Silver has tumbled 6.8% in a single session, with the iShares Silver Trust hitting near its 52-week low and an RSI of 27. Here is what is driving the selloff…
NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and Universal Display (OLED) Stocks Slide
NXP Semiconductors dropped nearly 7% on June 21 as an SK Hynix HBM report rattled the chip sector. Here's what the market data, hedge fund positioning, and valuation signals actually…