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Did Equifax Botch Your Credit Score?
credit score Equifax is in the news–yet again–this time for sending lenders the wrong credit score. Here’s how to find out if you were affected and what to do next.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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Best Places to Check Your Credit Reports and Credit Scores for Free
credit score You can say goodbye to year-long waits and high fees to check your credit thanks to these trusted free resources.
By Miriam Cross • Published
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7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
credit score Want to improve your credit score?
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Six Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
credit score Improve your creditworthiness by adopting the strategies used by those with high credit scores.
By Cameron Huddleston • Published
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How to Improve Your Credit Score
credit score Making debt payments on time and not opening too many accounts are among the things you can do to boost your number.
By Kimberly Lankford • Published
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Understanding Credit Scores
credit score Learn about the differences between the FICO score and VantageScore.
By Kimberly Lankford • Published
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When One Spouse's Credit Score Is Lower
credit score Even if your score is high, your spouse's low score will make qualifying for a loan tougher.
By Kimberly Lankford • Published
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Should I Add My Spouse to My Credit Card Accounts?
credit score Adding your spouse as an authorized user to your credit card won't hurt your credit score, but it could help your spouse's.
By Staff • Published