Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.

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

Most personal loan lenders prefer applicants with good to excellent credit scores, which means a FICO Score of at least 670.

Your credit score quietly decides how lenders see you. Improve it, and loans get cheaper, faster, and easier to negotiate.

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

New VantageScore credit model now accepted for FHA and VA loans. Competition with FICO could help first-time buyers and veterans qualify. Free tools available to monitor and improve credit scores ...

Your 30s and 40s are a busy time—you're probably juggling multiple priorities. Still, your credit score is important. Here's how you compare to others and how you can improve.

What is considered a good credit score depends on the type of credit score used. You have multiple credit scores, but the ...

Here's the average credit score for Americans in their 50s, what it means for your finances, and how to strengthen your ...

When you apply for a loan at the bank, buy a car, or take out a home mortgage, your credit score is always part of the ...

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

Discover why your U.S. credit score might not influence financial decisions abroad. Learn what you can do to establish good ...