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.

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 ...

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

Having a perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth in 2025.

Every American knows how critical their credit score is. Or at least, they should. A high score unlocks a whole host of financial opportunities: Lower car payments, cheaper mortgages, or even approval ...

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

How long you have had accounts (If you have a long history of using e.g. a store account or credit card, it will improve your ...

Can you buy a new car with bad credit in 2025? Yes, it’s possible, but it’s tricky and carries some risks. Still, it can be ...