Having a perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth in 2025.

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.

Here's the average credit score for Americans in every age group, from Gen Z to Baby Boomers, plus how your own score stacks ...

“Mortgage prequalification does not impact your credit score like a mortgage preapproval,” says Troy Robillard, a real estate ...

Can you buy a new car with bad credit in 2025? Yes, it’s possible, but it’s tricky and carries some risks. Still, it can be ...

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?

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

Still, 44% of BNPL users worry about how these loans could affect their credit score — and with good reason. Credit scoring ...

Getting a free credit score is generally no easy feat, but people with credit cards issued by Barclaycard US and First Bankcard no longer have to jump through hoops to see their FICO score. This week, ...

Also, set up automatic payments so that you never again miss a payment. You typically can set up automatic payments to cover ...

Private mortgage insurance companies still require a minimum 600 or 620 middle credit score for borrowers putting less than 20% down.

Forgetting to make a credit card payment can lower your score anyway. Why not close some of the ones you don't use?