Credit scores were down across the country over the past year. Missed payments could be one big reason why. Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year, as credit card balances ...

President Trump has called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. What to know to get a lender's best rates sooner.

A strong credit score can be the key to major financial purchases and affordable loans, but some states saw notable declines that created a "perfect storm" for Americans’ wallets, according to a ...

A person’s credit score affects everything from buying a house to applying for a credit card— and a new map shows the average score state-by-state. Newsweek analyzed credit scores in each state using ...

Here's the average credit score for Americans in their 50s, what it means for your finances, and how to strengthen your profile before reaching retirement.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Tom Miller Jr., Mississippi State ...

In all but three states it's often more expensive for homeowners to have poor credit than to live in an area with a high risk of natural disasters. That’s due to insurers adding a “credit score ...

Your credit score shapes every aspect of your mortgage terms, from your interest rate to your total repayment amount. Lenders ...