FICO and VantageScore credit scores are the two most common types of personal credit scores. Business credit scores use different credit scoring models from credit bureaus like Experian, FICO and Dun ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most people think a high credit score is like a golden ticket. In reality, it’s just one factor. Banks don’t lend based on ...

It happens to the best of us. You do everything "right" like pay bills on time, not miss any due dates, and stay out of credit trouble. But then you check your credit score and… it's down. Here's the ...

Achieve reports a credit score of 600 is fair, but limits borrowing options.

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