Plenty of popular "money moves" sound like they should send your credit score higher, yet barely move the needle or even push it down. I want to walk through seven of the most common missteps and ...
A perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth heading into 2026.
A high credit score comes with more than a nice pat on the back. Most people know that a good credit score makes it easier to qualify for mortgages or loans. But once your score gets really high -- ...
Discover how your credit rating affects loan rates and rental applications, and learn tips to maintain a healthy score for better financial opportunities.
Clicking the "pay later" option at checkout could start impacting your credit score in the coming weeks. In February, the credit scoring agency FICO announced it would begin factoring Buy Now, Pay ...
A new report found that having a low credit score can double the amount a person pays for homeowners insurance, and the figure is higher for those in Illinois. The Consumer Federation of America and ...
A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score. By Ann Carrns Young adults, those 18 to 29, are starting to see the negative ...