Several online services provide one or more credit scores for free, but check whether you're receiving your VantageScore or FICO score, as more lenders use FICO.

As more consumers take control of understanding their credit health, myFICO’s free FICO® Score program has provided millions with the tools and education to help them succeed As more consumers take ...

Knowing your credit score can help you manage your credit. You’ll know before you apply if you’re likely to qualify for a specific loan or credit card. If you’re trying to manage money better and ...

Consumers who want to get their hands on a free credit score might want to look at their credit card statements or online accounts. A few credit card issuers are providing free access to credit scores ...

Credit checks are not allowed in some areas. States where employer credit checks are not allowed or are only allowed in a limited capacity include California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, ...

A staggering 45% of small business owners don't know they have a business credit score, according to the Native American Dream Gap survey. Even more surprising—this number could be silently impacting ...

Banks have been able to make scores available to customers for four years, a result of a FICO initiative, but they have been slow to do so. Discover Financial was the first major credit card issuer to ...

It might be the most important piece of financial information about you — and it's finally easier for you to actually get a look at it. Big banks and credit card companies are increasingly offering ...

Your credit score isn’t assigned by banks or credit issuers. Instead, credit bureaus, such as Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, give you a number based on factors like payment history, amounts owed, ...

Your credit scores can wax and wane a bit like the moon, changing frequently as your credit accounts and balances change. However, big changes to your credit scores could be an indication that ...