A 680 vs. 740 credit score might not sound like a huge difference -- but it could cost you thousands in higher interest rates ...

FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare and what you can do to boost your score.

Your credit score is used by lenders, landlords and even potential employers to assess your financial risk and trustworthiness — so the higher your score, the better. An excellent credit score, which ...

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The wild, Wild West days of mortgage interest rates crashing below 3% are long gone -- and will likely remain long gone for a long time. But the good news is that with the Fed set to cut the federal ...

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