Improving your credit score is a good goal, especially if you plan to apply for a loan to make a major purchase, such as a ...

The average FICO credit score across the U.S. has fallen for a second year in a row. The latest statistics from Fair Isaac Corp., or FICO, show that the national average FICO credit score fell to 715 ...

Credit scores don’t matter unless you’re trying to get a loan, rent an apartment, secure insurance, buy a home, avoid paying a deposit to utility companies, or even land some jobs. OK. Unless you’re ...

Knowing which lenders to apply with and how to improve your score fast can boost your chances of qualifying for a personal loan If you have a 600 FICO score, you're considered a fair credit borrower.

Splitero reports tips for improving your credit score: make on-time payments, keep utilization low, dispute errors, and limit ...

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 ...

The average U.S. FICO score has dropped two points in the last year to 715, which could signal that consumers are facing increasing financial stress. Perhaps more concerning is that 90-plus-day ...

As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and credit scores exist, understanding which one lenders use can be helpful.

The credit scoring company FICO recently announced it will add something new to some of its credit scores: data from buy now, pay later loans. Those are the loans that allow shoppers, usually online, ...

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore. By Ann Carrns Your credit score helps ...