A credit score of 750 or higher can save you serious money and unlock valuable financial perks. Here are three little-known ...

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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 ...

Building a high credit score is a smart financial goal. With excellent credit, you won't need to worry about passing credit checks, whether that's to rent an apartment, get a low interest rate on a ...

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The difference between a “good” and an “excellent” credit score may look small, but when you are taking a home loan, it can ...

Having a credit score of 800 or above isn't something to take lightly. This is even more true if you start from a low score -- the result, perhaps, of some previous mistakes -- and build up to 800 or ...

Shutting down a credit card often feels like a clean, responsible move, but it can quietly affect your credit score.