Getting access to credit can be trickier in retirement, which makes staying on top of your credit score even more important.

Regardless of what happens to the proposed credit card interest rate cap, a better credit score gets you access to better rates.

MarketWatch talked to credit experts to develop an order of operations to improve your credit score fast, whether you have weeks or months.

Raising your credit score makes banks more likely to approve you for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. Plus, you could qualify for a lower interest rate that saves you thousands of dollars. Getting ...

U.S. consumers have an average credit score of 715, according to Experian. And while that's a good score, it's not considered great. Experians classifies a credit score of 740 to 799 as very good and ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- You get a loan and pay it back. How much, how quickly and how responsibly determines your credit score, but without a score it is tough to get that first loan. "A lot of people ...

Here are five signs you might not be as serious as you think about raising your credit score.

Your credit score shapes every aspect of your mortgage terms, from your interest rate to your total repayment amount. Lenders ...

A credit limit increase can quietly boost your score or backfire depending on how and when you ask.

If you're worried about increasing your balances due to an unrequested credit limit increase, you can call your issuer and ...

When you’re applying for a loan, credit card or lease, knowing the difference between your credit score and credit report can give you some insight into how your lender or landlord views you from a ...