Here's Why Your Credit Score Dropped Even Though You Paid Everything on Time

Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in the long run.

Why Credit Scores Don’t Always Match and Which One Really Matters Most to You

Your score is constantly changing because lenders regularly provide new information about you to the credit bureaus. For ...

Here's what it takes to achieve an 800 credit score

Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.

What Is a Good Credit Score?

What is considered a good credit score depends on the type of credit score used. You have multiple credit scores, but the ...
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The one daily habit that predicts your financial health better than your credit score

When you apply for a loan at the bank, buy a car, or take out a home mortgage, your credit score is always part of the ...
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Here’s the Average Credit Score of Americans at Every Age (How Do You Compare?)

Your credit score can impact everything from the rate you get on a mortgage to whether or not you qualify for a credit card. But most people have no idea how their credit score stacks up against ...