Credit Score

Learn about credit score, a number that helps lenders and others predict how likely you're to make your payments on time.

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	How to Improve Credit Score Your credit score has the power to determine whether you get a credit card, a car loan, a student loan, or even whether you can rent an apartment. This means a bad score can negatively impact your life in a variety of ways. The good news is it's ...

What is a Good Credit Score?

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Credit Score Needed for Credit Card

What's the easiest card to be approved for? Take a look at the best cards for bad, fair and excellent credit.

Best Credit Cards 700 Credit Score

A credit score of 650-700 is considered Above Average to Good. Find good credit cards you can qualify for in this score range.

600 Credit Score Credit Cards

A credit score of 600 - 650 is considered Average. You still have good options, though they're more limited. Here are the best credit cards for fair and average credit.

myFICO Review

myFICO's credit monitoring service can protect you against identity theft. But how often does it update? Read on to find out if it's worth the cost.

Average Credit Score

The average credit score is at an all-time high of 704. But scores vary for car buyers, new homeowners and even the young and old. How do you compare?

Credit Score Statistics

The average FICO score is 699. Is it possible to have a perfect score? And how many Americans have no credit at all? See how you stack up with this list of remarkable credit facts.

Consumers looking to improve their credit score may find an odd but significant entry on their credit report: the hard inquiry. It's important to understand hard inquiries because they have a direct impact on your creditworthiness, as perceived ...