Credit Score

What Is a Good Credit Score?

Credit scores—three-digit numbers used by lenders to help convey a consumer’s creditworthiness—range anywhere from 300 to 850 points. Within this range are sub-ranges by...

Five Facts About Credit Card Limits

Credit cards provide a convenient way to purchase goods or services. But having a credit card doesn’t mean you can spend as much as you...

5 Ways for College Grads to Start Building Credit

So you’ve spent the last four (or more) years learning the job-related skills you’ll need to be successful after college. While those skills are certainly...

Ranges of Credit Scores

Do you know what your credit score is? According to a GOBankingRates survey, almost 40% of Americans do not. But knowing your credit score and...

Removing a Late Payment from Your Credit Reports

You probably already know that making late payments typically doesn’t do your credit score any favors and you should strive to pay your on...

6 Reasons Your Credit Score Could Drop

You might not be surprised to see your credit score drop if you stopped paying your bills or defaulted on a loan. But those are...