Before we tell you how to get a free credit score, it’s important to know that all free scores and reports are not created equally. Most of these scores are merely estimates of your credit score. They ...

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay. In some cases, your score ...

If you don’t know how to read a credit report or don’t know your credit score, raise your hand. First, the good news–you’re not alone. According to a recent study, more than 30% of Americans have no ...

NEW YORK — Millions of Americans are about to get free annual copies of their credit reports. Starting Dec. 1, residents of Western states along with Alaska and Hawaii will be able to get free copies ...

To avoid a log jam, 13 Western states were the first to get free credit reports starting Dec. 1. The other three regions of the country will be phased in March 1, June 1 and Sept. 1. As frustrating as ...