From lower gas prices to potentially larger tax refunds, consumers have some glimmers of hope on the money front in 2026.

The saying goes “cash is king,” but many Americans have found plastic fantastic. Credit cards are used more than any other sort of payment for person-to-person ...

(THE CONVERSATION) With the cost of borrowing money to buy a home or a car inching ever higher, understanding who gets access to credit, and at what interest rate, is more important for borrowers’ ...

This map of the average credit score by state shows how credit scores differ by region Aaron McDade is a breaking news reporter for Investopedia. He is an experienced journalist who has covered ...

Your credit score can impact everything from the rate you get on a mortgage to whether or not you qualify for a credit card. But most people have no idea how their credit score stacks up against ...