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

From canceling old cards to cosigning loans, these surprising missteps can quietly hurt your score. Learn what affects your credit (and what to do about it) — from the experts.

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US credit and data trader Experian has been fined  €2.7 million by the Dutch privacy watchdog AP for illegally collecting and ...

A strong score usually leads to better loan terms and lower interest rates, whereas a weak score can limit (or even stop) access to all types of credit.

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

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

(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report ...

When exploring mortgage options, your credit score typically takes a hit when you obtain a mortgage preapproval from a lender ...

There's no parade or shiny trophy for hitting an 850 credit score. Rather, being in the excellent range unlocks a few extra ...