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Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. If I Remove Myself…
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, by money expert Clark Howard. My Lender Sank My…
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. I Have My Credit…
The three major credit bureaus have extended the period they're providing access to your credit reports for free. Equifax, Experian…
I totally love spring. There’s just something in the air that makes you feel like it’s time to clean the…
The federal CARES Act was passed in March 2020 and extended in January 2021 to help people who have suffered…
Although the U.S. economy has suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers have been able to improve a major…
Consumers with subpar credit scores and derogatory marks on their credit reports are often encouraged to reach out to their…
You may have heard of freezing your credit, but have you ever heard of freezing your credit card? If you're…
Are you looking for a way to improve your credit score? American Express has a new credit score simulator that…
Maintaining a good credit score can be especially difficult during times of financial uncertainty. But there are steps you can…
The three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — play a key role in your financial life. But…
If you’re applying for a loan, you can expect the lender to check your credit with the three major credit…
Whether you already have excellent credit or are trying to build it, protecting your credit is important. Money expert Clark…
Credit Sesame is a website and app that promises free access to your credit score any time you want it.…
Whether you already have excellent credit or are trying to build it, protecting your credit is important. Money expert Clark…
Someone finally pays off a car loan or even a mortgage and how are they rewarded? By seeing a drop…
As a consumer, your credit score should be very important to you. Not only does it determine your borrowing power,…
Ever wonder how your credit score compares to other U.S. consumers? The average Vantage score stands at 680, according to…
Whether you're trying to build credit for the first time or climbing your way back after defaulting on a loan,…
If you're looking for an easy way to stay on top of your credit, Credit Karma is a valuable resource.…
If you're a warehouse club member, you're used to getting great value for every purchase you make in your favorite…
Applying for a new line of credit has always been a double-edged sword: On the one hand, consumers stand the…
Despite a generally healthy economy, many retailers are struggling to get people into their stores. Just recently, department store chain Sears filed…
The back of your Mastercard is going to look very different beginning in the new year. In April 2019, Mastercard…
Pushed by the banks for years, debit cards have become a popular way to pay for everything from gas to…
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story called this a "data breach," when it is actually more of a…
Whether it's by an internal employee or an outside hacker, it's usually just a matter of time before one of…
Asking the question, “What is a good credit card?” is kind of like asking “What is a good car?” as…
It's safe to say that cell phones have become must-have gadgets for most of us these days. Because criminals know…
