Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.

Regardless of what happens to the proposed credit card interest rate cap, a better credit score gets you access to better rates.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- You get a loan and pay it back. How much, how quickly and how responsibly determines your credit score, but without a score it is tough to get that first loan. "A lot of people ...

Your 30s and 40s are a busy time—you're probably juggling multiple priorities. Still, your credit score is important. Here's how you compare to others and how you can improve.

If improving your credit score is one of your financial resolutions, a new program from consumer credit reporting agency Experian could help. Save more, pay down debt and spend less — they’re ...

A credit score is a number that rates a consumer’s creditworthiness. The higher the score, the better a borrower looks to ...

New VantageScore credit model now accepted for FHA and VA loans. Competition with FICO could help first-time buyers and veterans qualify. Free tools available to monitor and improve credit scores ...

A five-step plan to improve your credit score in 2026 - ‘Credit is like a muscle, you have to use it to have it,’ one expert ...