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 long run.

An excellent credit score can make it easier to make big purchases, and a new study shows exactly what people with high ...

What is considered a good credit score depends on the type of credit score used. You have multiple credit scores, but the most popular type of score is FICO, followed by VantageScore.

Your score is constantly changing because lenders regularly provide new information about you to the credit bureaus. For example, you may have paid off all of your credit card balances last month, ...

For consumers who are heavy on savings and light on credit history, a new partnership in the world of credit scores could help them lock down a loan. FICO, the company basically synonymous with the ...

According to Manish Shara, co-founder and chief executive officer at fintech platform ZET, a healthy credit score is not built through one-time actions. “It is the result of small, consistent habits ...

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

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.