Discover how credit scores and credit reports differ, why each is important, and how they impact your financial life.

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 ...

Your score is constantly changing because lenders regularly provide new information about you to the credit bureaus. For ...

Getting a free credit score is generally no easy feat, but people with credit cards issued by Barclaycard US and First Bankcard no longer have to jump through hoops to see their FICO score. This week, ...

Learn the numbers you need to know before applying for that next big loan. March 16, 2009 — -- A young reader asked me last week how your credit score is calculated, how it's related to your ...

Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.

A credit score of 750 or higher can save you serious money and unlock valuable financial perks. Here are three little-known ...

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 ...