Reaching an 850 credit score, the highest possible in the FICO scoring system, might seem like a ticket to unlimited ...

Learn the numbers you need to know before applying for that next big loan. March 16, 2009 — -- A young reader asked me last week how your credit score is calculated, how it's related to your ...

Boosting your credit score is a key step toward enhancing your financial well-being. If your score is lower than you’d like, there are actions you can take to achieve — or improve — a higher credit ...

If your loan application was rejected because your credit file is thin, it might be time to reapply with lenders using a new ...

A little over a decade ago, I found myself in especially dire financial straits. I got laid off from my job, split from my spouse, and defaulted on the mortgage for the house I shouldn't have bought.