Tala believes in empowering the financial capacity of the Global Majority, and this year, Tala partnered with Empower and Transform’s Salve Ibañez to spread financial literacy and education through ...

IN the Philippines, where financial technology innovation is driving a surge in credit use in the Philippines, responsible borrowing is a powerful tool that can lead to better economic and social ...

We live in an era dominated by instant financial transactions, from contactless payments to 'Buy Now, Pay Later' schemes and rapid online loan approvals. In light of this, maintaining a robust credit ...

We live in an era dominated by instant financial transactions, from contactless payments to 'Buy Now, Pay Later' schemes and rapid online loan approvals. In light of this, maintaining a robust credit ...

Lenders now approve more low-credit applicants using cash-flow underwriting, alternative data, updated scoring models and ...

Your credit score feels like one of those mysterious numbers that controls your financial life, but you might not know anything about improving it quickly. Can you actually boost your score in weeks ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

If you have a huge credit card bill and are now contemplating settling the same with the bank, then you should think again! This could be quite damaging for your credit score. It is worth remembering ...

If you have been using your credit card prudently by paying all dues on time and maintaining the right CUR (Credit Utilisation Ratio), then it may be the ideal time to opt for a second credit card.

For the second year in a row, America’s credit health is slipping, and no one is feeling the strain more than Gen-Z. The average FICO score in the U.S. fell to 715 in April 2024, down from 717 a year ...