Steve Michell, a 52-year-old engineer from Texas, spent five years trying to achieve a perfect credit score of 850. He closed ...

In 2023, the average U.S. credit score was 715, according to Experian. But falling behind on mortgage payments could s ...

Ever apply for a credit card and get declined? Not only was it disappointing to not get the card, but your credit score also took a minor hit because a hard inquiry on your credit report was used ...

A new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule means consumers’ hospital and doctor bills can no longer weigh down their ...

Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an independent government agency, announced two big actions relating to our ...

The ruling by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could help lift credit scores, but it may face legal challenges.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule that would remove medical bills from credit reports and prevent ...

New York ranks ninth for eagerness to improve credit, with 70.4 monthly searches per 100,000 residents. Washington rounds out the top 10, with residents looking for ways to improve their credit 69.3 ...

Your credit score is a snapshot of how you manage your credit accounts, such as whether you pay your bills on time. This three-digit score may not seem like a big deal on a regular basis, but it can ...

Women have reported getting not only more matches but better dates by adding their credit score to dating profiles—yet ...

Registering to vote, keeping credit card balances low and building credit history can help buyers seeking a mortgage, ...

Americans will no longer have to decide what’s more important: Their health or their credit score. Finalized on January 7, a ...