The Credit Minute

Michael Schreiber, of Credit.com, explains all of the factors you need to consider before refinancing your mortgage.

Michael Schreiber of Credit.com reviews some of the ways to maximize the everyday interactions in your life so you can get ahead.

Credit.com's Michael Schreiber reviews some of the important factors that you need to think about before you leave the workforce for good.

Adam Levin of Credit.com explores the Laboure Society and other ways that Americans can get relief for their student loan debt.

Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews some situations when you want to leave the credit card in your wallet and swipe your debit card instead.

As kids start getting ready to ship off to college in the fall, now is the time to start having conversations about money and how they can avoid financial pitfalls.

Credit.com's Adam Levin explains synthetic identity theft and how this tricky-to-detect type of fraud could impact you.

Your activity on social media is more likely to hurt you than help you when it comes to looking for a new job. Adam Levin of Credit.com reveals some tips to protect your identity online.

Adam Levin of Credit.com explains all of the ways your regular monthly bills can impact your credit score.

Before you fall in love with your dream house, follow these steps from Adam Levin of Credit.com to make sure you can afford that new property.

Being a victim of a data breach can be a major hassle, but if you follow these steps from Credit.com's Adam Levin, you can minimize your vulnerability to hackers.

Credit.com's Adam Levin reviews steps to take to improve the chances your home goes from ‘for sale' to ‘sold.'

Ready to live your life as a minimalist? Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews the benefits of this lifestyle along with some ways you can get by with less.

Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews some easy ways for you to reduce the cost of accessing your own money.

Here's what you need to do in order to make your next home purchase go as smooth as possible.

Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews the various steps you should take after receiving a new credit card.

Older Americans may believe that they are past the point of worrying about their credit score, but you're never too old to need access to borrowed money at an affordable rate. There are also perks and protections that are worth considering before you abandon plastic altogether.

While it can be very rewarding for a parent to help their children with finances, you want to make sure that they are not doing anything to hurt your credit. Credit.com's Adam Levin reviews all of the different ways kids can impact your credit.

An overview of less common sources of income that you can explore in order to earn some extra cash.

The financial decisions you make in your 20's can have a major impact on your ability to borrow money later in life. Credit.com's Adam Levin suggests some smart steps to take now that will make you financially secure later.

Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews some of the reasons you may want to consider this added level of protection.

Have a steady job with a decent income, but still feel like you are living paycheck-to-paycheck? Follow these steps from Credit.com's Adam Levin in order to feel more financially secure.

Once the deal is signed and keys are in your possession, there will be new expenses to that home purchase that you wish you had budgeted for earlier.

There's a lot more non-credit items that can impact your credit score. Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews those factors to keep in mind.

What can we learn from reality TV when it comes to buying a home? Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com reviews some of the best takeaways from these shows.

Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com lays out your options for dealing with a vehicle that for one reason or another you can no longer afford.

What should you do if you just lost your job and you are weeks, or even days away from closing on a home loan? Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com explains what you need to know if you find yourself in this situation.

Should your teen have a credit card? Credit.com's Gerri Detweiler tackles the pros and cons of this decision.

While pets provide us with so much, they can also take a big chunk out of your budget.  Credit.com's Gerri Detweiler reviews the added costs associated with pet ownership and how to mitigate some of them.

Credit.com's Gerri Detweiler lists some of the most common and costly mistakes that people make when renting a home.

Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com goes over the basics of a joint credit card account and what to keep in mind before signing up for one.

Credit.com's Gerri Detweiler reviews ways to save money and what order you should pay bills if you find yourself with more bills to pay than funds in your accounts.

Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com explains the closing costs associated with a home purchase and provides some tips for saving on those expenses.

Credit.com's Gerri Detweiler bursts a common misconception about postdated checks.

Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews a list of tools that you can use to shield your identity while you surf the web.

Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews the types of data that can have an impact your credit score.

While there are lots of perks to having a roommate, living with the wrong person can wreak havoc on your credit or personal finances.

Many card holders are frustrated when they sign up for a new credit card and don't get all of the benefits that were promised. Adam Levin of Credit.com offers tips to make sure you don't miss a single one.

If you follow these tips from Credit.com's Adam Levin you can avoid over paying for items.

We all know that there could be a financial impact of identity theft, but the consequences could be far more dire if you are not careful with your medical records.  

Doing some clean up of your finances and life this fall?  Now is also a good time to make sure you are doing everything possible to protect your identity.

Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews this skill, which is considered a gentler, kinder, more humorous approach to getting what you want for less.

Before you make that next purchase, ask yourself these six questions to make sure you are not wasting your money.

As the holiday shopping season approaches, now is a good time to review your finances and find new ways to save money.

How you can start to save money by asking questions of customer service representatives from any company you plan on doing business with.

Balance transfer offers from credit card companies are often great deals for consumers, but in many cases there are hidden clauses that could wind up costing you.

Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews some of the ways that mistakes appear on your credit report and how to fix them.

Retirement planning can be complicated, but the earlier you master it in your working years, the better off you will be when it comes time to leave the workforce.

Looking to earn extra income, follow these tips from Credit.com's Adam Levin to avoid being duped by fraudsters.

There are certain steps that you can take after buying a home to make sure it doesn't become a financial pitfall.  Adam Levin of Credit.com shares that advice.

Credit.com's Adam Levin reviews how using a credit card actually impacts your credit score.