Ashley Maready

Many people who have debt problems often suffer from a bad credit profile as well.…

Credit utilization can be a vital indicator of your credit health. Here's how to use it for a mid-year credit check-up.

Understanding your debt and making a plan could take a lot of stress out of the equation.

Your credit card balance isn’t all that matters. Learn what else adds to the pressure with credit card debt.

Got the credit score blues? Chin up—we’ll share our favorite secret weapon for building a higher credit score.

Student loan debt got you down? Don’t despair—there are ways to get ahead of what you owe.

Want to own a home again after a short sale? Here’s how to make it happen.

“Trust but verify” is a good motto when you’re borrowing money. Here’s how to tell when a lender might be a scammer.

Even if home-buying messes up your finances, you can recover. Here’s how.

Many people have experienced financial trauma. Healing is possible, for a better financial future.