Checking your credit score may not be part of your daily financial routine, but when you apply for new credit, such as a loan or credit card, your credit score is critical in determining whether you ...

Knowing your credit score can help you manage your credit. You’ll know before you apply if you’re likely to qualify for a specific loan or credit card. If you’re trying to manage money better and ...

Topping the list of consumer frustrations in the Tri-State are errors on our credit reports. 44% of people polled in a recent survey found errors on their credit reports. Inaccuracies or even ...

DALLAS — If you are not looking at your credit report from time to time, you may not realize that there are mistakes or problems on it that could cost you. Many of us are just unaware, though. A ...

A lot of people now track their credit scores – and that's good. Your score is an important factor in knowing your financial health, but it's not enough. "Checking the number alone is equivalent to ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...