Discover eight simple strategies to boost your credit score and unlock better opportunities for financial success.

When it comes to credit utilization, the closer you are to zero, the better it is for your credit score. Dvorkin notes that a ...

You can take proactive steps to improve your credit score relatively quickly. By following these steps, you should be able to bump it up 100 points in no time.

If you’re often turned down for credit or you can only qualify for loans with exorbitant interest rates, your credit score may be to blame. Fortunately, there is no shortage of strategies you can use ...

Raising your credit score makes banks more likely to approve you for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. Plus, you could qualify for a lower interest rate that saves you thousands of dollars. Getting ...

Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores drop now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection. But there are things you can do to help ...

Credit scores affect everything from interest rates to major purchases, like houses and cars, but the rules that shape them continue to evolve. This week, the AFRO spoke with Bonita Grant, founder and ...

A 600 credit score is in the fair credit range, so it’s not considered a good score. You can take action to improve your ...

Your credit card can quietly improve your credit score. Or it can quietly damage it. The difference is usually just a few habits.

What is a Credit Score? In today's world, whether you need to take out a loan, get a credit card, or avail of any financial ...