Finances FYI is a weekly series providing straightforward finance tips and best practices to help improve financial literacy. There are many different numbers you probably have memorized: your phone ...

Credit is when you borrow money with the agreement to repay it later, often with interest, according to NerdWallet. The most used types of credit are credit cards and home, car and student loans.

Anyone wanting to learn more about their credit score and how they can improve it is encouraged to attend an upcoming Credit 101 course in Brenham. The free course ...

Have you ever checked your credit score? You’re one of nearly a quarter of Americans who haven’t checked their credit score, according to Javelin Research. It’s no secret that credit scores are ...

If American consumers feel like they are back in school again, angling for a few more points and good grade, that’s no accident. The aggressive marketing of three-digit credit scores has practically ...