Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

A good credit score can be the key to accessing many things in life, from better rates on loans to higher credit limits and even apartments. A low credit score or minimal credit history could leave ...

SAN ANTONIO — Hard and soft credit checks both show the same information. The big difference is one has no effect on your credit score while the other will lower it. A hard check happens when you ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

Landlord credit checks are a valuable tool for property owners who need to vet potential tenants before they approve them for a rental. Information included in a landlord credit check includes payment ...

When you or someone else accesses your credit information, the credit bureau that granted the access places a record of the credit check on your credit report. Some credit checks (aka credit inquiries ...

Got a money question? Let Buy Side find the answer. Write to [email protected], and we may publish an answer Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Kerri Anne Renzulli is a contributor to Buy ...

When you're strapped for cash and short on time, it can be tempting to seek out the quickest and easiest route to funding. No-credit-check loans fit this requirement as they provide a lump sum with no ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...