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.

Only a tiny group hits an 850 credit score. Here are four habits they share, and how you can borrow them to boost your own ...

Credit scores play a central role in people's lives. Fair Isaac Corp., or FICO, has dominated credit scoring until recently. The credit-scoring industry is going through a big shift as companies ...

Credit score rules for mortgages are changing in 2026, which may help first-time homebuyers.

After a 25-year monopoly of credit scoring home loans for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FICO finally has some competition. VantageScore, owned by the three major credit bureaus Experian, ...

Struggling with subprime credit? You're not alone. Learn five ways that you can quickly raise your credit score and improve ...

Explore average credit scores among U.S. racial groups and discover factors creating disparities. Learn why some groups face challenges in today's scoring models.