Disputing a credit report error? The bureaus will no longer discard your evidence; it will be scanned in and forwarded to the lender or debt collector More »Credit Dispute Process Fix Coming Soon

Thoughts of retirement conjure up many things, perhaps including exotic travel, long walks and even a second career. Retirement is the prize after years of work. What probably doesn't come to mind when ... More »5 Reasons Your Credit Score Matters During Retirement

Here are five credit tips that you probably haven't been thinking about - but should - as you've been planning your summer vacation. More »Don't Let Your Vacation Wreck Your Credit

Credit scores, as with most attempts to make sense of our world, operate on the assumption that the near future will look a lot like the recent past. More »How Credit Scores Predict Your Behavior

Repairing a shoddy credit report requires time, but there are few steps you can take to expedite the process. Here's what to do if you're hoping to give your score a boostby Labor Day. More »3 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Fast

The money you can save with good credit is just the beginning. A strong credit score offers so much more. More »How Important Is Your Credit Score?

Building a solid credit history is one of the most important things you can do from a financial perspective. By doing so, you'll be able to borrow money more easily in the future and, more importantly, ... More »5 Easy Mistakes That Will Damage Your Credit

Are consumers now more interested in credit reports than credit scores? More »Credit Reports vs. Credit Scores: What's the Difference?

Today, 22 percent of Americans say that they have never ordered a copy of their credit reports, despite the fact that they can get free copies under federal law. More »Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Have Never Checked Their Credit Report

FICO is the most common credit score used by lenders. But did you know you have more than one? More »How Many FICO Credit Scores Do You Have?

The biggest secret credit mistake actually happens when people are trying to turn their credit score around and be more financially responsible. More »The Biggest Credit Mistake People Make

We recently received this question from a reader who is looking for help with credit report errors and how to improve his credit score. More »I Need to Rebuild My Credit, Where Do I Start?

Unlike a loan, a revolving account doesn't automatically close when the account reaches a zero balance. It tends to remain open and available for use until the lender or the consumer chooses to close it.... More »Credit 101: What Is a Revolving Account?

There are many common misconceptions about credit scores that, if dispelled, can stop someone from spinning their wheels or even doing more damage. More »The Ultimate Guide to Credit Scores

Many consumers don't understand that they have more than one credit score. What really matters when it comes to building good credit are the essentials. More »5 Reasons Why Your Credit Score May Not Matter

What is a rebuilder loan? No, it's not a construction loan. Or then again, maybe it is, as in "re-constructing" your credit. More »Can a Loan Really Rebuild Your Credit Score?

You make what you think is a responsible financial decision, but it drops your credit score. Why some common-sense moves don't necessarily lead you to better credit. More »10 Ways Credit Doesn't Seem Fair

We've compiled the 9 biggest mistakes that could be killing your credit. More »9 Mistakes That Kill Your Credit