Think of your credit score as your money report card. Banks and lenders look at it when you apply for a credit card, a car ...

To find the right credit card, start by checking your credit score, analyzing your spending habits and thinking about your ...

A 750+ credit score unlocks more than low interest rates. Learn about the top hidden perks, from cheaper car insurance to ...

FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare and what you can do to boost your score.

Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill, only to unexpectedly watch your credit take a hit? It stinks. And unfortunately, it ...

Bankcard delinquency rates, for example, hit 11.7% this year, only 2% shy of the Great Recession peak. Meanwhile, credit card ...

Reps. Young Kim and Janelle Bynum introduced the Credit Access and Inclusion Act to expand what counts as credit history.

Getting your first credit card is a huge step towards financial independence, but if you didn’t grow up in a household that ...

Brex reports that business credit bureaus are vital for assessing a company's creditworthiness, influencing financing, and ...

The total national average credit score dropped two points this year to 715, according to the report from credit scoring company FICO. But Gen Z’s average score dropped three points to 676, the ...

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 ...

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 ...