Will settling car loan debt kill credit score?

Dear Driving for Dollars,I've been having trouble making my payments on my car loan, and my bank has offered me a settlement plan. If I take that offer, will it damage my credit?-- Cynthia Dear Cynthia,Yes, ...

Credit Builder Loans Can Help Burnish Your Credit Score

Credit builder loans, offered by credit unions and other institutions, help credit-starved borrowers rebuild or establish a credit history.

How To Raise Your Credit Score

JACKSONVILLE --  There are two numbers that follow you throughout life.  Your social security number and your credit score.  Many folks are more familiar with the former. In this article, we take a look at some of the myths about credit scores and how to improve yours.

Auto Loans in 30 Seconds Drive Accelerating Vehicle Sales: Cars

Three years ago, credit was so tight that the owner of a legal firm with a $400,000 salary and a very good credit score of more than 700 couldn’t get financed to buy the car he wanted from Michael Mosser’s dealership.

Credit Cards For Kids

Giving your child a credit card can be an important lesson in money management.

O.C. car loan debt tops $16,000

Orange County residents owed more on their auto loans in December than the nation as a whole with an average $16,128 outstanding, reports CreditKarma.com, the online credit information site.

Bad Credit Car Loan Qualification Procedures Made Easier

The top loan offer online watchdog site for bad credit car loans has simplified the procedure for connecting borrowers with offers when looking to finance the purchase of a new or used car. ReallyBadCreditOffers.com has updated the offers comparison to help consumers, after a short loan application, receive multiple offers within minutes. This simplification of the process allows the consumer to ...

Credit Q&A: How Is My Credit Score Calculated?

Credit scoring models are numerous, but most models look at the same major categories.

Looser Credit Standards Boost Car Sales

Real-Time Advice: Borrowers with less-than-perfect credit scores are finding it easier to get car loans again.

Video: Boost your credit score

Getting the best mortgage and credit card rates comes down to one number: your credit score. Sumi Das from CBS Moneywatch has tips on how you can improve your credit.