News and advice about debt management.

5 ways to raise a credit score

On-time payments and debt reduction aren't the only paths to a higher credit rating.

Find a Credit Card

1.	Select a credit card product by:
	Card type	Credit score	Issuer

Select an offer:

Find a Home Equity Loan rate

1.	Select a product:

2.	Select your FICO score:

Debt Management Calculators »

View more debt management calculators »

Debt Management Basics »

debt

Good debt vs. bad debt

Not all debt is bad. Or, for that matter, good. Find out the differences here.

View more Basics »

BySteve Bucci

Debt Adviser »

Avoid ID theft of the dead

There are some simple steps to take in order to protect the identity of a departed loved one.

View more Bankrate Advisers »

2012 Credit Card Rewards Survey »

Cash-back card survey

Bankrate's Credit Card Rewards Survey reveals standout offers among typical cash-back rates.

Debt Management News This Week »

Mom's old debt won't die

Old debts never really go away, but you can keep collection agencies at bay using the right tactics.

6 credit report killers

Negative marks in your credit history can lower your credit score. Look for these red flags.

Which account to pay first?

Size doesn't matter. Start with bills in collection to remove bad items from a credit report.

Old age and your debt load

At 76, you might want to default on your debt, but there are reasons to keep your good credit.

View more debt management news »

Interest Rate Trends & Analysis »

Compare Rates

Interest Rate Roundup

See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.

Mortgages

Refi for a shorter term?

Mortgage rates have dropped to a record low again. How about refinancing into a 15-year loan?

Tracking Rates

Graph rate trends

COFI, LIBOR, prime rate

Your Best Interest Report

Federal Reserve Coverage

Rate Trend Index: Mortgages

By Janna Herron

Credit Cards »

Capital One offers virtual deals

Capital One is the latest credit card issuer to offer digital coupons, per se, through a mobile app.

View more Bankrate Blogs »

Debt Management Quick Links

Partner Center

Rates can change at a moment's notice.

Let us keep an eye on them with customized alerts.

Subscribe:RSS Feeds