Getting an 850 credit score might sound cool -- but is it necessary? Learn why getting a perfect score isn't as important as ...

A simple three-digit number can determine whether or not you can finance your next home or car, and it can also stipulate what interest rate you receive. If you’re planning on applying for a mortgage ...

FICO scores are the most widely used type of credit score. Most FICO scores range from 350 to 850, and a score of 670 or higher is considered good. If your FICO score is on the low side, you can take ...

As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and credit scores exist, understanding which one lenders use can be helpful.

Brooklyn Sprunger is a full-time Content Manager and Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money, where she oversees product reviews and ratings while also writing about credit cards, bank accounts, ...

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

Dear Action Line: Your Aug. 19 column "Credit card creates credit history" mentions the "FICO score" but doesn't say what it is or how it is figured. Could you explain? — M.T., Tulsa. FICO score: The ...

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay, In some cases, your score ...

Lindsay Frankel is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert on personal loans, insurance and real estate. If you have a good credit score, you're likely to qualify for a personal loan with most lenders ...