Building credit is an important part of your overall financial health. A high credit score could help you qualify for an apartment rental, get approved for one of the best credit cards, and land a low ...

If you’ve ever set up a credit card, you’ve likely heard the term “credit score.” This number helps creditors determine how likely you are to pay bills or pay back loans should you borrow money. This ...

Closing a credit card can increase your credit utilization rate and drive down your credit score. As a result, keeping your ...

(NewsNation) — With credit card interest rates at record highs, your credit score has never been more important, but there are several ways to improve if you’ve fallen behind. Last year, the average ...

Raising your credit score takes time and diligence. And if you're the type of person to make New Years' resolutions, you may have various financial goals, whether that's paying off debt or buying your ...

New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that auto loan approval rates are dropping for U.S. buyers. Of those ...

Nationwide, the average credit score as of 2024 is 717, which is one point lower than the previous year. However, there is a significant difference for Black Americans, who have an average credit ...

Wondering how to raise your credit score? A low credit score can seriously impact your financial situation, from high interest rates on credit cards to your eligibility for a mortgage. Figuring out ...

Credit scores are tough to follow. Unlike in sports, where a grand slam is always four runs and a touchdown six points, our financial moves rarely have such predictable math. Paying off a car loan or ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...