When it comes to earning great credit, knowledge is half the battle. Here's the basics on credit reports and credit scores to help you build great credit. More »My Credit Is a Mystery. Where Do I Start?

Habits are those activities we do unconsciously because we've done them so many times before. Here are 5 bad habits that can wreck your credit. More »5 Habits That Can Wreck Your Credit

When it comes to finding love, these singles view bad credit as a deal breaker. More »Wanna' Date? Show Me Your Credit Score First

Debt, credit report mistakes and identity theft can quickly bring down credit scores. Here are five major credit mistakes and what to do about them. More »5 Credit Mistakes Older Americans Make

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There are many consumers who don’t even want to check their credit, for fear they will discover they have the lowest credit score. If that's you, relax. More »What's the Lowest Credit Score You Can Get?

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Is your credit score a mystery to you? These five components determine your credit score, based on the information found in your credit reports. More »What's Used to Determine My Credit Score?

If you've removed negative items from your credit reports, your credit score will likely improve. However, it may not improve as you expect. More »The Bad Stuff Is Off My Credit Report. Will My Credit Score Go Up?

Money can't buy you happiness, but can knowing how to handle money get you a spouse? That's the theory behind a couple of dating sites that use credit scores as a way for people to find Mr. or Ms. Right. More »Is Your Credit Score Sexy Enough?

Getting a credit score of 850 is probably impossible. Is there an optimal number, beyond which you don't need to work to improve your score? More »Achieve the Optimal — Not Highest — Credit Score

From job prospects to student loans, find out some more reasons why you’ll want to keep your credit score high. More »4 Little-Known Reasons to Keep Your Credit Score High

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?