When it comes to medical bills, you have rights and options.

With these credit building basics, you’ll be on your way to excellent credit in no time.

Dings to your credit score are a slippery slope.

Improving your credit score in the next 6 months will take time, discipline, and a strategy.

Inaccurate items on your credit report can cost you thousands of dollars — dollars that you don’t have to pay.

There are no quick fixes when it comes to your credit score, but a year is enough time to see an improvement in your credit score.