Negative entries like late payments and charge-offs stay on your credit report for seven years — this is what's known as the ...

(THE CONVERSATION) With the cost of borrowing money to buy a home or a car inching ever higher, understanding who gets access to credit, and at what interest rate, is more important for borrowers’ ...

Leasing a new car has always been seen as a privilege reserved for car shoppers with perfect credit, but that's not always the case. Although high credit scores can unlock better deals, having ...

A credit solutions expert shares the top three "timeless habits," tips and advice as America's mortgage market adjusts to new credit scoring models that widen the door to homeownership.

You’re more likely to find rates below 4% when you have a higher credit score ...

FARGO — For the first time in five years, Fargo’s credit rating has dropped, a renowned financial analysis institution said. Moody’s Ratings downgraded Fargo’s credit score from Aa2 to Aa3, the fourth ...

CheapInsurance.com reports that your credit score influences auto insurance rates, with significant cost variations based on credit profiles and state regulations.

It likely won’t surprise you to learn that 95% of companies perform background checks on potential employees. What may come as a shock, though, is that 16% also conduct credit checks on all job ...