Key Takeaways FICO launched two credit scores that incorporate consumers' record of paying back buy now, pay later loans, the ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports that credit utilization affects scores; keep it under 30% for better credit health and check ...

Credit mix: The diversity of your installment loans and revolving lines of credit — credit cards, car loans, mortgages, student loans, etc. — accounts for 10% of your credit score.

A credit score is a three-digit number that informs lenders about the kind of risk you pose. Typically ranging from 300 to 850, credit scores are determined by weighing several aspects of your ...

If you aren’t in that elite club, don’t despair. Plenty of Americans have really good credit. More than 20% of consumers have ...

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From canceling old cards to cosigning for loved ones, these surprising missteps can quietly hurt your score. Learn what ...

Why your credit score is important and easy ways to improve it - Your credit score is key to your financial future - but what ...

People planning a trip abroad could be at risk of damaging their credit score if they're not smart about how they pay for ...