Americans' credit scores can have a dramatic impact on their lives, with a low score potentially delaying homeownership, marriage, starting a family, or even preventing them from renting an apartment.

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 ...

Your business credit score is every bit as important as your personal credit score when it comes to qualifying for business financing. Yet small business owners often find it hard to figure out how to ...

Personal finance advisors often recommend that you avoid borrowing amounts that exceed what you need. Small personal loans can provide funding for car repairs, medical ...

A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score. By Ann Carrns Young adults, those 18 to 29, are starting to see the negative ...

A good credit score can help you qualify for loans, lower your interest rates and even expand housing and job opportunities. Responsible financial habits — like paying on time and keeping debt low — ...

Texans with low credit scores are paying almost $3,000 more for home insurance on average each year than those with high scores, according to a new report that also found the scores impact consumer ...

(WXIN/WTTV): Americans’ credit scores are declining. That’s according to a new report from FICO, which shows the average credit score in the U.S. currently stands at 715–a two-point dip from 2024. The ...

TransUnion, one of the three largest credit bureaus in the U.S., has agreed to a $23 million class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to remove disputed hard inquiries from consumers' ...

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Even when borrowers provide the right papers, blurred photocopies or unclear scans often lead to problems. If the lender ...

Apple has officially released iOS 26, marking the most dramatic refresh of the iPhone’s operating system since iOS 7. Leading the update is the Liquid Glass interface, a translucent design language ...