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VIP or Nobody? What Your Secret Consumer Score Reveals About You

You might not know this, but some of us are secretly getting preferential treatment from companies we interact with on a daily basis.
By Harmon Leon
Jennifer Bailey, vice president of Apple Pay, speaks during an Apple product launch event on March 25, 2019 in Cupertino, California.

Apple’s Latest Invention: Yes, It’s a Credit Card

No fees. Daily perks. And, yes, the potential to entirely ruin your finances.
By Elizabeth Sander

How Venmo’s Debt Collector Policy Can Affect Users’ Finances

Unlike traditional credit card companies that always report accounts in default, occasional Venmo users may not know when they’ll be hit with the credit-destroying policy enforcement.
By Gabriela Barkho
How defined is your digital trail?

America Isn’t Far Off From China’s ‘Social Credit Score’

By Anthony Davenport
Check this list before you sign on the dotted line.

7 Things You Need to Know Before Applying for a Mortgage—From a Credit Expert

By Anthony Davenport
More than 35 percent of Americans have collections on their credit report.

Don’t Panic if You Get a Collection Notice—And Don’t Pay Right Away

By Anthony Davenport

Better Un-Friend Your Scummier Buds Because They Could be Hurting Your Chances for a Loan

By Molly Mulshine
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