President Trump has called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. What to know to get a lender's best rates sooner.

Checking your credit score may not be part of your daily financial routine, but when you apply for new credit, such as a loan or credit card, your credit score is critical in determining whether you ...

Before we tell you how to get a free credit score, it’s important to know that all free scores and reports are not created equally. Most of these scores are merely estimates of your credit score. They ...

New VantageScore credit model now accepted for FHA and VA loans. Competition with FICO could help first-time buyers and veterans qualify. Free tools available to monitor and improve credit scores ...

A five-step plan to improve your credit score in 2026 - ‘Credit is like a muscle, you have to use it to have it,’ one expert said ...

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.

Most personal loan lenders prefer applicants with good to excellent credit scores, which means a FICO Score of at least 670.

A credit score of 750 or higher can save you serious money and unlock valuable financial perks. Here are three little-known ...

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