Is an 850 credit score worth chasing? See why perfect credit does not unlock better deals than an excellent score -- and what ...

Plus, how to maintain a strong credit score.

A credit score is a number that rates a consumer’s creditworthiness. The higher the score, the better a borrower looks to ...

Raising your credit score makes banks more likely to approve you for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. Plus, you could qualify for a lower interest rate that saves you thousands of dollars. Getting ...

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 ...

Ah credit scores, the adult version of a GPA. Isn't it incredible to think about how little we learned about this elusive number in school? As someone who was required to take an economics course in ...