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If personal details like your Social Security number or bank account information have ever been compromised, or you’re looking to increase your credit score before you buy a home or finance a car, you ...

FICO has released the average credit score in every state. Find out how you stack up and what you can do to boost your score.

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay, In some cases, your score ...

The average FICO score fell to 715 in April, down one point since January and two points from a year earlier. For consumers, ...

Credit scores remain important during retirement for insurance rates and housing applications, while seniors become prime targets for identity theft and financial scams.

Avoid common credit mistakes that tank your score. Expert tips show how consistent habits, not income, build strong credit.

Getting a credit report can help protect your credit history from errors and help you spot signs of identity theft. Always check to be sure the information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date... and ...

Bankcard delinquency rates, for example, hit 11.7% this year, only 2% shy of the Great Recession peak. Meanwhile, credit card ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...