I wasn't chasing the elusive 850 credit score, but this one easy change got me there anyway. Here's what I did. Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards.

It’s possible to have poor credit without even being in debt. I generally paid cash or used my debit card throughout all the years I worked in hospitality. I thought I was being cost-conscious while ...

A Reddit user with a credit score above 800 is wondering about getting a new credit card. He’s always used the same card, which he says is not a great one. While getting a new card may not cause much ...

A guide to interpreting your credit score – or, what does a 725 mean?   — -- Your credit score gives creditors a quick way to assess whether you're likely to pay back a car loan, a mortgage ...

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Most personal loan lenders prefer applicants with good to excellent credit scores, which means a FICO Score of at least 670.

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Dear Liz: I’m 75 and getting forgetful and disorganized. My prior excellent credit rating has suffered due to late payments because of this. I’d like to simplify my finances by getting rid of extra ...

A Reddit user is applying for a car loan but his bank is closing his credit accounts. He’s worried his credit score will take a hit and affect his loan rate. The Redditor has options, including trying ...

Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures that our product ratings are not influenced by compensation. Citi ...

A Reddit user is applying for a car loan but his bank is closing his credit accounts. He’s worried his credit score will take a hit and affect his loan rate. The Redditor has options, including trying ...