Screen tenant's credit, criminal history before renting

Question: I have read your articles in The Herald and like your practical advice. My husband and I independently rent a home in our neighborhood. Our question is how does an independent landlord run a credit report on prospective tenants?

2 ways to start building a credit history

You want your first credit card, but no bank will give you one without an established credit history. How do you go about proving you're a good credit risk?

Two Ways to Start Building a Credit History

Many young adults face the following problem: They want a credit card to charge things, but how can they persuade a bank to offer you one if you've never done it before?

Five Common Credit Report Mistakes College Students Should Avoid

Errors on your credit report can have a big impact on your financial future. Here are five errors every college student should avoid.

What you don't know about credit scores could hurt you

Your credit score, which is based on your credit history, can have an enormous effect – positive or negative – on your life. That score is used by employers, lenders, landlords and insurance companies.