Have It Your Way With This Credit Card

Barclaycard Ring MasterCard encourages cardholders to join an online community.

Paying Rent on Time May Improve Your Credit Score

Experian is now giving more renters the opportunity to report the payment history.

Improve Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Loan

To qualify for a lower loan rate, follow this timeline to boost your score.

Buy Umbrella Liability Insurance to Cover Your Assets

Add an umbrella policy, which starts at $1 million of coverage, to protect against lawsuits.

6 Tips to Make the Most of Banking and Credit/Debt

How to beat bank fees, take advantage of credit card perks and pay off debt.

Get Free Credit and Debt Advice Today

Kiplinger's experts will answer your questions during a live chat.

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Take some time to get your money matters in order with these tips.

Getting Your First Credit Card

Smart credit card usage can help build up your credit score and history, preparing you for bigger financial moves in the future.

Why You Shouldn't Cosign Your Child's Credit Card

Cosigning may help your child now, but it could damage your credit score irreparably in the long run.

Can a Credit Score Kill a Job Offer?

No, but your credit report might, so be upfront about problems.

Stocks Are an Investment in Your Child's Future

If your child won't need the money for 15 years, stocks are the best choice to produce solid returns.

Where to Take Your Credit Complaint

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has opened a one-stop complaint center for all credit-card-related issues.

Understand and Improve Your Credit Score

It's Get Smart About Credit Day -- so learn why this number is important, how to get your score and how to boost it if it is low.

Free Credit Score Catch

Lenders must reveal your credit score free if you are denied credit or charged a higher rate.

Answers to Your Questions About Credit, Retirement, College

You don't have to be the editor's daughter to get personalized financial advice from Kiplinger's.

How to Improve Your Credit Score

Making debt payments on time and not opening too many accounts are among the things you can do to boost your number.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

4 Moves That Can Lower Your Credit Score

You may be damaging your score without knowing it.

Tougher Rules to Qualify for a Credit Card

It’s tougher to use your spouse’s income to get a credit card.

When Spending Can Be Worth More
Than Saving

A penny saved is a penny earned, but in these cases, a penny spent is a whole lot earned.

By Justine Rivero, credit advisor, CreditKarma.com

Don't Waste Your Money: Life Happens

You took your eye off the ball.

Should Employers Check My Credit Before Hiring?

Credit checks should be allowed, and job applicants should have the right to explain negative information.

A New Way to Improve Your Credit

One credit bureau now factors on-time rental payments into its credit files.

Give Your Finances a Tune-Up With Our Money Dashboard

The 12 Best Ask Kims of the Year

Kimberly Lankford picks her favorite columns of 2010.

When One Spouse's Credit Score Is Lower

Even if your score is high, your spouse's low score will make qualifying for a loan tougher.

Instant Store Credit: Save Now, Pay Later

Best of Everything 2010: Best Credit and Savings Deals

What It Takes to Get a Loan

Lenders loosen their grip, but your credit history will decide whether you get a mortgage, car loan or credit card.

Coupling Your Credit

A joint mortgage won't drag down your credit score -- as long as you make your payments on time.

Financial Storm Shelter

An umbrella policy is a cheap way to protect your assets from devastating lawsuits.

Fabulous Freebies 2010

Your money is no good here. These 33 quality goods and services won't cost you a thing.

Is a Credit Card Right for Your College Student?

Consider the pros and cons -- and whether your child is ready for this responsibility -- before saying yes.

Boost Your Score

Kim Lankford answers your questions on improving your credit rating, prolonging health-care coverage, retrieving college savings, and claiming the prescription-drug rebate.

How Does Your Credit Score Stack Up?

A new report shows more people are falling into the danger zone that marks them as risks for lenders. Find out what you can do to avoid this.

Shootout at the Credit Score Corral

Fast Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

See improvement quickly by following these steps.

Free Credit Score for All?

The financial-services reform bill would entitle you to a free score if you're denied a loan. Here's how to check your score before you apply.

Credit 101 for College Grads

Follow these three tips for establishing credit when you enter the real world.

What You Should Know About Your Fiancé's Finances

Don't walk down the aisle without discussing money matters first.