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FICO Score vs. Credit Score: What Lenders Really Use

As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and ...
USA Today

What is the average credit score and how is it measured? Expert tips on how to raise yours

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 ...
CNBC

On-time debt payments aren't a magic fix for your credit score, experts say. Here's why

Your credit score may not improve with on-time bill payments alone. Some debt payments have "no impact" on your score, one expert says. Americans have a near-record level of credit card debt — $1.18 ...
Forbes

How To Improve Your Credit Score – 8 Simple Rules And Strategies

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. A strong credit score is one of the most valuable tools in ...
The Motley Fool

Here's What Happens When Your Credit Score Reaches a Perfect 850

Congratulations -- you've just reached credit score perfection. Now what? Going by the commonly-used FICO® Score system, 850 is the highest credit score possible. That means lenders see you as a very ...
Business Wire

Nearly Half of Gen Z Doesn’t Know What Affects Their Credit Score, According to New USAA Report

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly half of Gen Zers (45%) lack a good understanding of the factors that affect their credit score, with roughly 1 in 5 (18%) having never checked their credit score ...