Credit Score Featured Articles

Why payment history is such an important part of your credit score

By Erica Sandberg | Updated on May 19, 2023

Nearly all financial institutions depend on credit scores to make swift and accurate lending decisions. FICO Scores are most commonly used,...

By Geoff Williams | Updated on April 13, 2023

Mistakes on your credit report can lower your score and cost you money. Here's how to find and fix them.

By Lynnette Khalfani-cox | Updated on April 13, 2023

On your own? Take these five key steps to establish or rebuild your good credit rating.

By Jeanine Skowronski | Updated on February 14, 2023

Your credit report may be canon when it comes to predicting your worthiness as a borrower, but there are actually some...

By Bill Gilman | Updated on February 3, 2023

A secured credit card is an excellent method for someone with poor credit to gradually build back their credit score.

By Cardratings Staff | Updated on July 22, 2022

Credit reports contain errors on a regular basis. So, before applying for new credit or beginning your credit repair journey make sure...