Through sites like Credit Karma, the option to check your credit score for free has existed, however, it was for your VantageScore rather than your FICO score. Recently, though, Discover announced the launch ofCreditScoreCard.com where you can obtain your FICO credit…

A strong credit score is a commodity you’ll want to hold onto – after all, that three-digit number tells potential creditors a lot about your financial health. However, you may be unwittingly harming your score with these ten common mistakes….

Your credit score influences much of your financial health, and it’s important to understand where you stand. But are all credit scores created equal? Actually, you may be surprised to find that they are not. Image via Flickr/Mike Lawrence Continue…

How much do you know about what’s in your credit report? Many people may be aware of their score, but there are components that affect your score. When you decide to take a look at your credit report summary, here…

Have you ever seen something incorrect on your credit report that was hard to get resolved? For many years, consumers have struggled to correct erroneous information on their credit report because of all the red tape put into place by…

There are many factors that make up your credit score. There’s the payment history, inquiries and the type of credit that you have. Also, on your credit report is your amount of new credit. If you have new credit on…