Zina Kumok is a freelance personal finance writer based in Indianapolis. She paid off her own student loans in three years. She also offers one-on-one financial coaching sessions at ConsciousCoins.com ...

Some credit cards, particularly from newer companies, promise no credit check and no fees — an ideal combo for those with bad credit. Here are our top picks. Many or all of the products on this page ...

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Credit Karma, the company that turned the promise of a free credit score into a business worth over $7 billion, is joining the ranks of “neobank” startups offering a checking account. The product will ...

When you apply for financing, like a credit card or loan, the lender that reviews your application is almost certain to check a copy of your credit report and credit score. With certain loans, like ...

Self-Help Credit Union offers an interest checking account and decent rates on savings, money market and certificate accounts. Most notably, it’s a socially responsible banking option. Many or all of ...

Toni is a points and miles enthusiast who has been leveraging loyalty programs to travel around the world (for nearly free) with her husband and their four young children. She’s passionate about ...

(WKBN) — 700Credit, a provider of credit reports and other sensitive data for car dealers in the U.S., issued an update for ...

Regularly monitoring your credit reports and scores can be an important part of managing your finances. However, some people worry that they’ll be punished for checking their credit. Fear not.