Credit Score vs. Credit Report: Understand the Key Differences

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

How Pre-Approved Credit Offers Impact Your Credit Score

Discover how pre-approved credit offers affect your credit score, including the difference between soft and hard inquiries ...

Here's Why Your Credit Score Dropped Even Though You Paid Everything on Time

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 Independent

How do I improve my credit score? Quick wins, critical changes and fixing poor financial history

Thinking about renting a home, taking out car finance, applying for a mortgage or getting a credit card? If so, be prepared for lenders to take a close look at your credit score. This important score ...
FinanceBuzz on MSN

Here's the average credit score of Americans in their 50s (how do you compare?)

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

Does Your Credit Score Matter? How to Use It to Your Advantage

Some people aren’t kind about credit scores. Comments on the social media platform Reddit range from jabs calling them “useless” or “ridiculous” to stronger scoldings saying they’re a “gimmick” or ...