Curious about your FICO® Score? I break down what it is, how it's used, and the exact steps I took to raise mine.

Hitting an 850 credit score sounds epic, but does it really change anything? Here's what actually happens when you reach the ...

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt ...

The average FICO score fell to 715 in April, down one point since January and two points from a year earlier. For consumers, ...

Your credit score is one of the most crucial indicators of your financial health. Having a higher score can help you achieve your financial goals, access lower interest rates when borrowing money and ...

FICO announced earlier this year that consumers' credit scores would start taking into account Buy Now, Pay Later loans this ...

Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...

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.

A charge-off is a severe, damaging entry on a person's credit report that can hinder future borrowing and remains on the ...

Reps. Young Kim and Janelle Bynum introduced the Credit Access and Inclusion Act to expand what counts as credit history.

Lindsay Frankel is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert on personal loans, insurance and real estate. If you have a good credit score, you're likely to qualify for a personal loan with most lenders ...

Your credit score and credit report can help you make sense of your overall credit history and get a better understanding of your creditworthiness. Both can illustrate what kind of borrower you are, ...