This simple mistake can drop your credit score by 100+ points

A single missed credit card payment can drop your score by 100+ points. Here's when it hits your report and how to prevent it ...

Here's what actually changes when your credit score hits 800

Hitting an 800 credit score bumps you into the exceptional range. Here's what that means, and how to keep your place in the top tier.

The Average Credit Score in Your 40s and 50s—How Do You Stack Up?

The average credit score for Americans in their 40s and 50s sits in the low 700s, which is good enough to access credit but not necessarily with the most favorable terms.

How To Improve Your Credit Score – 8 Simple Rules And Strategies

Discover eight simple strategies to boost your credit score and unlock better opportunities for financial success.
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Average Credit Scores Are Falling—Here’s How To Protect Your Finances Now

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Your credit report is now as important as your bank balance

Your credit profile now influences how much you pay for a home loan, whether you get a pre-approved personal loan offer, how high your credit card limit is and, in some cases, whether you’re even ...