Two new programs aim to give consumers greater access to credit cards and mortgage refinancing. I joined CBS This Morning to explain how they work and who would benefit most.
The company that turns your credit history into what’s known as a FICO score is updating how that number is calculated. These scores are used to determine whether you can receive a new credit card, or get a home or auto loan. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss a new report that shows the average U.S. FICO score hit an all-time high of 703 last year.
A recent creditcards.com survey found that a large majority of Americans with debt would not be willing to cut spending on either leisure travel or clothing and shoes by 50%. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how these choices can impact your credit.