Why Your Credit Scores Never Match—and Which One Actually Matters

The credit score that matters the most is the score that your potential lender is using to determine your creditworthiness. To find out which one they use, just ask them. FICO and VantageScore are ...

How to check your credit score and spot suspicious inquiries in your report

CIBIL, Experian, Equifax and CRIF High Mark. You are entitled to one free report per bureau every year, and many banks and financial apps now let you check your score instantly without affecting it. A ...

Terry Savage: Guarding your credit, identity and property

It’s the holiday shopping/scamming season. And that makes it a good time to think about protecting yourself from the dangers ...
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9 surprising factors that can damage your credit score (and how to fix them)

More than a third of all Americans have a credit score below 670, according to Experian. And many don’t realize what’s hurting their credit until they’re denied a loan or hit with higher costs. Your ...
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Credit scores are about to see a major change: Why it could cost you money

Changes in the way credit scores are determined are on their way. The change means that millions of people could end up paying more when they take out a loan. FICO scores are used to assess a consumer ...

Business Credit Scores: What They Are, How They Work, and Improvement Tips

Explore business credit scores, learn how they work, factors affecting them, and effective strategies to improve them for better loan opportunities and growth.