Like it or not, your credit score is important. It tells creditors how responsible you’ve been with your past debts. Cre ...

Are you interested in renting a home, getting an auto loan, securing a mortgage, or opening a credit card? Then be prepared for lenders to look at your credit score. A credit score is a three-digit ...

Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.

If I walk into a dealer with an excellent score, that puts me in a position to get a better interest rate’ – Fatgie Adams ...

Throughout life, there are many important numbers to know: your birthdate, your social security number and your anniversary, but none may be able to impact your future quite as much as your credit ...

Debt is a double-edged sword. When wielded wisely, it can open doors to opportunities such as homeownership, education and financial flexibility. Mismanaged, it can weigh you down and derail your ...

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When my daughter was 18, I took her to my credit union - where she has her savings account - to take out a $500 loan so she could start building her credit score. That was in March. She's been paying ...