We test three new Web sites that purport to offer consumers a peek at their credit scores for free.

The latest twist on credit card account closures involves card issuers closing out select credit card accounts without even warning you beforehand. Even consumers with good credit aren't immune.

June Fletcher advises one reader on how to prove their creditworthiness after filing for bankruptcy in the past.

Karen Blumenthal breaks down eight common myths about your credit score.

Credit card transfer offers for 12+ months with no fees and 0% used to flood our mailboxes. Then the credit crunch changed everything. What will balance transfer offers look like in the future considering the rules of the game have changed dramatically?

Even the most responsible borrowers slip up sometimes. Maybe a utility bill went unpaid after you moved and the missed payment went into collections. The latest version of the FICO credit score will grade those types of occasional mistakes less harshly th

From getting their own credit card at 19 to being responsible for their own bills (minus a co-signer), Karen Blumenthal believes that young adults should be able to make their own mistakes and learn about finances the hard way.

Living with your parents was once taboo—today it can be financial lifeline. Yet without some careful planning a few months (or years) residing back at home can hurt your credit score.

Want a fling or would you rather settle down? Your credit score might determine your romantic relationship's ability to go the distance.

If you've recently left a job or retired, you may be getting advice from your financial adviser or broker to roll your 401(k) or other qualified retirement plan into an IRA. But if you've been fielding irate calls from creditors, that may be a bad idea.