Your credit score is an important part of your financial life. Here’s how to keep an eye on it for free Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Dori Zinn is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert ...

Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in the long run.

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What is considered a good credit score depends on the type of credit score used. You have multiple credit scores, but the most popular type of score is FICO, followed by VantageScore.

Knowing your credit score can help you manage your credit. You’ll know before you apply if you’re likely to qualify for a specific loan or credit card. If you’re trying to manage money better and ...

Do you know the difference between 550 and 780? Yes, they’re 230 digits apart, but they’re also examples of bad and good credit scores, respectively. If you don’t check yours regularly, now’s the time ...

Got a money question? Let Buy Side find the answer. Write to [email protected], and we may publish an answer Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Kerri Anne Renzulli is a contributor to Buy ...

Discover why your U.S. credit score might not influence financial decisions abroad. Learn what you can do to establish good ...