Fix your credit score, step by step

A credit score is computed in five parts. Follow these hints to improve each component.

Consider your FICO score before closing credit card accounts

Guido Krzikowski/Bloomberg News Q. I’m really angry with my three credit cards, all from different banks. They’ve all lowered my available credit and one added a new annual fee. I have great credit and I’m thinking about canceling these cards...

The Greatest Debate in NBA History: Wilt the Stilt or Bill Russell?

First off to start this article. For all those who do not think that this is a debate that has been very competitive and talked about for then any other debate in NBA history?

How to show lenders you're a good risk

Q. I am an honest person, but poor. My concern is: I need transportation. I've financed two new cars, paying off both fully. I've also repaid about $30,000 in student loans. The issue is that the most recent of these positive debt elements -- the large student loan paid in 1998, I think -- is ancient history. I've not needed or used credit in more than 10 years. Surely, there is record of these ...

Banking Crisis Will Burden Future Generations

Ireland's debt is accumulating.