Effective ways to repair your credit score

In the world of investing, gold is having a moment. Last year, the price of gold crossed $4,000 an ounce for the first time ever. But does that mean it's time to rebalance your portfolio and get in on the precious metal action? This episode, NPR finance correspondent Maria Aspan ...  عرض المزيد

Retirement accounts are not just a vehicle to let your money grow over time for when you're ready to stop working. They're also a tax shelter. In this episode, we talk about how much you can expect to save in taxes, the difference between pre-tax and post-tax accounts, and how to ...  عرض المزيد

Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, taking out a loan or signing up for a new credit card, one number carries more weight than many people realize: your credit score. In this week’s personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek are ...  عرض المزيد

A strong credit score can make major purchases and financial transactions much easier. Here's how to make yours better and keep it high. (This episode originally ran in November 2020.)See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorshi ...  عرض المزيد

Credit scores may seem scary and confusing, but they don’t have to be! Yanely Espinal sits down with financial therapist and money coach Jasmine Ramirez to talk about what a credit score is, how they’re calculated and what you can do to keep yours high.  Think you’re financially ...  عرض المزيد

Quick question: is your credit score secretly holding you back? If you’ve ever felt stuck, rejected, or overwhelmed by your credit, you’re not alone—and trust me, it’s not your fault. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on all things credit to help you take back contr ...  عرض المزيد