A good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

A premium credit card could be your gateway to lower interest rates, cheap hotels, and airport lounges - but what credit score do you need to actually get one?

Explore how Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion collect and use financial data to create your credit report, influencing your credit score and lending decisions.

Fannie Mae's credit scoring change could open up property loans to more Americans, but experts say risks remain.

When it comes to running a business, understanding your credit score is key. Just like personal credit scores, business credit scores can greatly impact your ability to secure loans, negotiate terms ...

Achieving a credit score of 850 is a significant milestone that can unlock access to premium credit cards, offering enhanced ...

Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...

Confused about credit scores? Bhushan Padkil, SVP at TransUnion CIBIL, breaks down the key factors that affect your score and ...

1. Always pay on time. Even one late payment can hurt your score. 2. Keep balances low. Using less than 30% of your total credit limit is ideal (under 10% is even better). 3. Limit new credit ...

A staggering 45% of small business owners don't know they have a business credit score, according to the Native American Dream Gap survey. Even more surprising—this number could be silently impacting ...

Martin Lewis has explained why millions will see their Experian Credit Score drop, and why technically in the UK, you don't actually have a ...

As CarEdge noted, car dealerships factor your credit score into what is called a “money factor,” or the interest rate that ...