Brittney Myers

Ignoring debt collectors is tempting, but it may make things worse. Here's how to handle debt collectors.

Credit card declined? It could be a reader error—or your account could have been closed. Here's how to handle it.

If you have five minutes a week, you can likely cut your grocery bill with couponing. Here's how to get started.

Sometimes you need money in a hurry. But bad-credit loans can be bad news. Consider these better options.

Are you paying your credit card too often—or not often enough? Here's when to make one payment or multiple each month.

Your credit score can vary depending on the time and source. Here's why they're different and which scores matter.

Credit counselors can help a lot, but they have their limits. Learn the credit counseling pros and cons in our guide.

Debt collectors have to follow certain rules, including limits on what they can say to your family.

Late payments should go away on their own. Here's when that happens—and what to do if it doesn't.