Credit scores are lowered by late payments more than by number of credit cards and loans: CIBIL

Confused about credit scores? Bhushan Padkil, SVP at TransUnion CIBIL, breaks down the key factors that affect your score and ...

I Asked an AI Money Assistant How To Quickly Raise My Credit Score – Here’s What It Said

Want a higher credit score? Learn quick, effective strategies from MoneyLion AI to improve your credit health and unlock ...

Buy now, pay later: How BNPL influences your credit score

Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) makes shopping effortless—you get the product now and split payments over weeks or months. But ...

This is how often you should check your credit score

Shanbhag says it’s good to get into the routine of checking your score once a year. ‘Without a good credit score you increase ...

Here’s the Average Credit Score of Americans at Every Age (How Do You Compare?)

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

Found an error in your credit report? Here’s how to correct it

Correcting mistakes on your credit report is the first step toward maintaining a healthy credit score and low borrowing costs ...

The beginner's guide to credit scores: How to understand and improve your score

A good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

Hack of the day: How to check if someone else is using your PAN

Keep your Permanent Account Number (PAN) secure from scammers! 'Global Finance Today' highlights in its 'Fraud Alert' feature ...

How paying rent can boost your credit score by 60 points

Among those with the most to gain from rent reporting are the nearly 49 million adult Americans who don't have a credit score to begin with. More than half (53%) are "credit invisible,” or have ...

How do I cancel credit cards without hurting my credit score?

Also, set up automatic payments so that you never again miss a payment. You typically can set up automatic payments to cover ...

How Your Credit Score Compares to the National Average and What It Means for You

Being aware of your credit score is an essential part of modern financial wellness, and it also helps to know how you compare to others in the U.S. and in your state.

Mortgage Market to Be Reshaped By New Credit Score Requirements

Fannie Mae's credit scoring change could open up property loans to more Americans, but experts say risks remain.