Here's what it takes to achieve an 800 credit score

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

With Trump taking aim at credit card rates, now is the best time to improve your credit score

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

Credit Scores for People in Their 30s and 40s—How Do You Measure Up?

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.
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How do credit scores work? 2 finance professors explain how lenders choose who gets loans and at what interest rate

(THE CONVERSATION) With the cost of borrowing money to buy a home or a car inching ever higher, understanding who gets access to credit, and at what interest rate, is more important for borrowers’ ...