What Is a Good Credit Score?

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.

Map reveals states with best—and worse—credit scores

Credit scores vary widely across the U.S., according to a study by personal finance firm WalletHub.

Why Credit Scores Don’t Always Match and Which One Really Matters Most to You

Your score is constantly changing because lenders regularly provide new information about you to the credit bureaus. For ...
Opinion

AI Is Coming For Your Credit Score: Is It Good For Consumers?

Got FICO? Drop below 700, and you’ll be limited to loans carrying the highest interest rates or often no loans at all. Sound outdated? It is.

Credit Scores for People in Their 30s and 40s—How Do You Measure Up?

Your 30s and 40s are a busy time—you're probably juggling multiple priorities. Still, your credit score is important. Here's ...

FICO quarterly profit rises on strong scores segment performance

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Fair Isaac Corp, commonly known as FICO, reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance in its scores segment. The company is best known for its ...

Here's what it takes to achieve an 800 credit score

Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.

What Is a Credit Score?

A credit score is a number that rates a consumer’s creditworthiness. The higher the score, the better a borrower looks to ...