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.

Nearly half of Americans admit they’re hiding money secrets from the people closest to them. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares what a new survey reveals about financial honesty, secret ...

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 ...

Congratulations: You just earned a perfect 850 credit score. That's a major financial achievement, and definitely cause for celebration. But in terms of actual, tangible benefits, a perfect credit ...

CK v Dun & Bradstreet Austria shows why laws and practices that treat trade secrets as an automatic shield against a key GDPR provision are due for revision, writes Diogo Antunes of Inventa. CK v Dun ...

Key insight: Experian combines credit, cashflow, trended, and alternative data into one underwriting score. Expert quote: Experian's Scott Brown suggests the model lets lenders "say yes" more often.

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 ...

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This map of the average credit score by state shows how credit scores differ by region Aaron McDade is a breaking news reporter for Investopedia. He is an experienced journalist who has covered ...