Avoid common credit mistakes that tank your score. Expert tips show how consistent habits, not income, build strong credit.

Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill, only to unexpectedly watch your credit take a hit? It stinks. And unfortunately, it ...

From canceling old cards to cosigning loans, these surprising missteps can quietly hurt your score. Learn what affects your credit (and what to do about it) — from the experts.

Exploring credit repair is one way to begin the process of fixing a poor credit score and could make it easier to access credit with better terms and conditions in the future. While there are ...

When credit scores were recalculated to take rent payments into account, they improved on average by 60 points, a 2021 ...

Raising your credit score makes banks more likely to approve you for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. Plus, you could qualify for a lower interest rate that saves you thousands of dollars. Getting ...

FICO has released the average credit score in every state. Find out how you stack up and what you can do to boost your score.

Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores drop now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection. But there are things you can do to help ...

If you’ve ever set up a credit card, you’ve likely heard the term “credit score.” This number helps creditors determine how likely you are to pay bills or pay back loans should you borrow money. This ...

The reprieve is over. The pandemic-related breathing room from student-loan payments is done, and the financial reality of repayment has returned for millions of borrowers. But beyond the strain on ...

Find out how to boost your credit score with these seven actionable steps tailored specifically for South Africans aiming for ...

Inflation does not directly impact your credit score but it impacts your purchasing power, thus leaving less disposable ...