FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare and what you can do to boost your score.

For decades, student loans have shaped the financial identities of millions of Americans. For some, those loans were a heavy ...

Your financial security in the credit-driven society of present times depends highly on your credit score. The three-digit ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

VantageScore claims its 4.0 model beats FICO Classic across varying economic environments The credit-scoring battle for the hearts and minds of underwriters everywhere heated up this week with a new ...

As the “buy now, pay later” trend becomes more popular, it is having a greater impact on traditional lending and credit scores. If you are not familiar, buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a type of ...

If you have a credit score of 720 or better, every credit card in your wallet should be rewarding you in same way. If your cards aren't doing that, check these out.

The data and technology company will offer its VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit scores for less than half of the price of ...

While credit scores remain the primary factor in loan approval decisions, lenders are increasingly evaluating additional elements that many borrowers often overlook. These hidden considerations can ...