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.

Being aware of your credit score is an essential part of modern financial wellness, and it also helps to know how you compare to others in the U.S. and in your state.

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?

ONE of the UK’s largest credit rating agencies is changing how it calculates scores. Experian is shaking up its credit scoring system to reflect “everyday financial behaviours that ...

A personal loan typically requires a fair credit score or better to be approved. FICO defines “fair” credit as a score of at least 580. Read Next: 5 Subtly Genius Moves All Wealthy People Make With ...

The changes will see Experian offer a more detailed view of information on credit reports and ways to improve scores.

Learn the numbers you need to know before applying for that next big loan. March 16, 2009 — -- A young reader asked me last week how your credit score is calculated, how it's related to your ...

Many businesses need good credit to be fiscally successful. With good business credit, you’re likely to get more favorable terms with your vendors, credit card processors and lenders. A business ...