Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in the long run.

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Americans with a credit score of 620 or below pay what Bankrate calls a "subprime tax" that amounts to $3,400 per year, according to its new report. The "subprime tax" comes in the form of higher ...

The financial services industry has made substantial progress in democratizing access to credit scores. Today, 95% of banks and credit unions offer customers visibility into their credit scores ...

This article was paid for by USAA Bank. Establishing and maintaining a good credit score is an essential part of unlocking many financial opportunities in life, impacting everything from mortgage and ...

Is a perfect 850 credit score actually worth the effort? Here is the truth about what it saves you and where it doesn't matter at all.

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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 ...

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 ...

Your credit score shapes every aspect of your mortgage terms, from your interest rate to your total repayment amount. Lenders ...