Credit scores don’t matter unless you’re trying to get a loan, rent an apartment, secure insurance, buy a home, avoid paying a deposit to utility companies, or even land some jobs. OK. Unless you’re ...

2. Don't forget your credit basics Secondly, it wouldn't hurt for consumers to brush up on their credit score basics. Remember, the higher your credit score, the more leverage you'll have with lenders ...

More than a third of all Americans have a credit score below 670, according to Experian. And many don’t realize what’s hurting their credit until they’re denied a loan or hit with higher costs. Your ...

The average American's FICO credit score hit an all-time high of 699 in 2016. While the upward trend is encouraging, a score above 700 is widely considered to represent a "good" credit history. So the ...

Boosting your credit score is a key step toward enhancing your financial well-being. If your score is lower than you’d like, there are actions you can take to achieve — or improve — a higher credit ...

Contrary to what you might think, there’s a travel credit card for every credit score. You just might have to lean more heavily on cash back if your score is on the lower end. A poor credit score is a ...

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore. By Ann Carrns Your credit score helps ...