Having a perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth in 2025.

Here's the average credit score for Americans in every age group, from Gen Z to Baby Boomers, plus how your own score stacks ...

Your credit score is a three-digit number that can play an outsize role in your financial life. Essentially, it is a numerical representation of your risk to creditors — i.e. how likely you are to ...

1. Always pay on time. Even one late payment can hurt your score. 2. Keep balances low. Using less than 30% of your total credit limit is ideal (under 10% is even better). 3. Limit new credit ...

Federal Housing Finance Agency head Bill Pulte said Monday a deal with Fair Isaac (FICO) to adopt the new FICO 10T credit ...