A lot of people now track their credit scores – and that's good. Your score is an important factor in knowing your financial health, but it's not enough. "Checking the number alone is equivalent to ...

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 ...

Are you having trouble opening a new checking or savings account? It may be because a little known financial score called a banking score is hurting your chances of starting an account. Many of us are ...

Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in the long run.

When consumers use the Experian Smart Money™ Digital Checking Account to pay bills that are eligible for Experian Boost such as utilities, residential rent and telecom, Experian Boost will capture the ...

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 ...

This article was paid for by USAA Bank. Establishing and maintaining a good credit score is an essential part of unlocking many financial opportunities in life, impacting everything from mortgage and ...

Next year, lenders will have access to a new FICO credit score that will — for the first time and with the consumer’s permission — include information from a person’s checking or savings account, such ...