Do you know your credit score? It can sure make a difference when you need to borrow money, but many people are clueless ...

The credit bureaus' annual credit report website has extended free weekly access permanently. Here's how to get your credit reports and check them over.

Dear Liz: I am trying to get my credit score figured out and was wondering if you have any recommendations for a credit report guru in my area? I need someone to walk me through why my score isn’t ...

Editorial Note: Blueprint may earn a commission from affiliate partner links featured here on our site. This commission does not influence our editors' opinions or evaluations. Please view our full ...

Getting an 850 credit score might sound cool -- but is it necessary? Learn why getting a perfect score isn't as important as you might think.

The average credit score in the U.S. was 715 in 2023, according to Experian, one of three credit reporting bureaus. But a score of 800 or above is considered "exceptional." And at the risk of sounding ...

The rule of thumb for credit scores is the higher, the better. Does that mean hitting the highest possible credit score — 850 — is a goal worth striving for? Admittedly, a good to excellent credit ...