Articles by: Kevin Mercadante

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Yes, it's possible to sell your car with payments left on the loan -- even in a private party sale. The key is finding a patient buyer.

FICO 9 brought in three major changes to how your credit score is calculated: medical debt, paying off collections, and rental history.

You should have between 3 months and 6 months of living expenses in your emergency fund. Use our calculator to see what that equals for you.

Different lenders use different standards to determine your creditworthiness, and not knowing the details could cost you big time.