NerdWallet

Best Credit Cards for Fair or Average Credit of October 2025

If you’re getting your credit on track and your FICO score is in the mid-600s, here are our picks for the best credit cards for fair credit.

Here's What Happens When Your Credit Score Reaches a Perfect 850

Getting an 850 credit score might sound cool -- but is it necessary? Learn why getting a perfect score isn't as important as ...

The Real Difference Between a 680 and a 740 Credit Score (and What It'll Cost You)

A 680 vs. 740 credit score might not sound like a huge difference -- but it could cost you thousands in higher interest rates ...
The Washington Post

Credit scores will get a buy-now-pay-later update. Here’s what that means.

With BNPL loans exploding in popularity, a change is coming that shows just how mainstream they have become in consumer finance. The way your credit score is calculated may change this fall. The Fair ...