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

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

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

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.

The financial services industry has made substantial progress in democratizing access to credit scores. Today, 95% of banks and credit unions offer customers visibility into their credit scores ...

More than a third of all Americans have a credit score below 670, according to Experian. And many don’t realize what’s hurting their credit until they’re denied a loan or hit with higher costs. Your ...

Your credit score can impact everything from the rate you get on a mortgage to whether or not you qualify for a credit card. But most people have no idea how their credit score stacks up against ...

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

* Possessing minimal or no credit history: "Living with parents or avoiding credit altogether may save money in the short ...