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Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay. In some cases, your score ...

Good credit is the gateway to financial power — from lower mortgage rates and cheaper car insurance to premium rewards credit cards and nicer apartments. But many Americans are mystified by their ...

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 ...

Are you trying to get your credit score better? An installment loan can be a great thing to help with that. Credit scores depend on several factors, but two of the most significant ones are whether ...

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...

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.

It's possible to qualify for a credit card if you have bad credit, but expect more limited options, lower credit limits and higher rates. Secured credit cards are designed to help individuals with ...

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 ...

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.

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...