Credit Score

Bad credit? You can still get a personal loan

It's harder to land a personal loan if you don't have great credit. But it's not hopeless.

By Doug Whiteman

What is a good credit score to buy a car?

Just because you can buy a car with bad credit doesn’t mean you should.

By Mitchell Glass

5 factors that impact your credit score

Learn how your credit score is calculated and what can give it a boost.

By Doug Whiteman

Latest Articles

How to check your credit score for free

By Kevin Hamilton | 12.21.2022
Looking to repair your credit score? Here’s how to boost it by 200 points — or more

By Shane Murphy | 11.09.2022
Employers may check your credit before hiring you. Here's why.

By Ethan Rotberg | 07.19.2022
About 45% of Americans have had their medical debt washed off their credit report — here's how to make sure you're clean

By Lauren Bird | 07.18.2022
How to build credit without a credit card

By Mitchell Glass | 07.30.2021
Costly credit report errors may be surprisingly common — What can you do?

By Clayton Jarvis | 07.01.2021
Moving To The US? Here Are 5 Ways To Start Building Your Credit Score

By Sigrid Forberg | 05.05.2021
7 common credit score myths you should never believe

By Serah Louis | 03.29.2021
How much credit history do you really need?

By Justin Anderson | 03.25.2021
What credit score do you start with?

By Shane Murphy | 03.19.2021
Don’t Wait Until You Graduate: You Can Start Building Your Credit Score in College

By Justin Anderson | 03.04.2021
Credit Errors Have Exploded Due to COVID — Was Your Credit Score Hit?

By Sigrid Forberg | 02.23.2021
Millennials Are Living on Their Plastic as the Pandemic Sees Their Finances Hit Hard Again by Another Recession

By Serah Louis | 02.22.2021
Get Your Free Credit Score — It’s Easy

By Shane Murphy | 02.10.2021
Experts: A Bad Credit Score Can Be Bad For Your Health

By Shane Murphy | 02.02.2021
Should Your Credit Score Be Based on Your Web History?

By Ethan Rotberg | 01.26.2021
Need a Mortgage? A High Credit Score Is More Crucial Than Ever

By Ethan Rotberg | 01.04.2021
What to Do Before a Hiring Manager Checks Your Credit Report

By The Penny Hoarder | 10.23.2020
Credit Scores Are Surging, Especially Among Younger Americans

By Ethan Rotberg | 10.20.2020
Credit Scores: 5 Reasons Why They Still Matter Even In Retirement

By Shane Murphy | 10.09.2020
5 Milestones That Will Trash, Test and Top Up Your Credit Score

By Ethan Rotberg | 10.08.2020
How to Get an Apartment With Bad Credit

By Alex Denholm | 09.19.2020
Got Bad Credit Even With a Solid Income? Here’s How to Boost Your Score

By Shane Murphy | 09.18.2020
How COVID-19 Could Be Impacting Your Credit Score (and How to Get It Back Up)

By The Penny Hoarder | 09.14.2020
How to Add 120 Points to Your Credit Score Even When Times Are Tough

By The Penny Hoarder | 08.22.2020
Why Many Blindsided Student Loans Borrowers Saw Their Credit Scores Drop

By Sarah Cunnane | 06.08.2020
How credit counseling can help you defeat your debt

By Caitlin Cochrane | 05.12.2020
Don’t Feel Stuck With a Low Credit Score — You Could See a 200-Point Boost

By Shane Murphy | 03.05.2020
Intuit Is Buying Credit Karma for $7 Billion. Here's Why You Should Care

By Shane Murphy | 02.28.2020
Essential Moves for People Who Want to Improve Their Credit

By Sarah Cunnane | 02.25.2020
If you're paying for your credit score, you're in the minority

By Shane Murphy | 02.11.2020
If Your Credit Score Is Under 700, Make These 4 Moves Soon

By The Penny Hoarder | 02.05.2020
How to Fix Your Credit Score Fast

By Esther Trattner | 01.29.2020
How to Build Good Credit

By Scott Nordlund | 01.29.2020
How Long Does It Take to Build Credit?

By Esther Trattner | 01.29.2020
FICO Score vs. Credit Score: What's the Difference?

By Doug Whiteman | 01.24.2020
How to get a free credit report

By Doug Whiteman | 01.11.2020