Your credit score can make a huge difference in your financial life. Whether it’s getting a mortgage, taking out a credit card, or trying to land a new job or place to live, your credit score could ...

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 ...

Like many people, my credit score tends to change from one month to the next. Sometimes it'll rise by five points. Other times it'll drop by eight or nine. But for the most part, my credit score has ...

Your credit card spending can impact your credit score. The more of your available credit you use at once, the more it has the potential to drag your score down. Find ways to manage your credit cards ...

Rajeev Dhir is a writer with 10+ years of experience as a journalist with a background in broadcast, print, and digital newsrooms. Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since ...

Breaking up is hard to do, especially if it’s with your credit card. Since canceling a credit card can ding your credit score, you need to do so thoughtfully. Make sure you check your reasons, explore ...

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 ...