A credit solutions expert shares the top three "timeless habits," tips and advice as America's mortgage market adjusts to new ...

Seeing your score go down after wiping out debt is disheartening. Here's what might've happened behind the scenes. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty ...

Bill Pulte declared by tweet that homebuying costs would be lower if FICO had competition—a move that instead risks pushing credit-score prices higher.

Building credit is an important part of your overall financial health. A high credit score could help you qualify for an apartment rental, get approved for one of the best credit cards, and land a low ...

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week. The total national average ...

Student loan borrowers are seeing their credit scores drop sharply after loan servicers began reporting delinquencies because of missed payments, several affected people told Newsweek. They said they ...

You can have many years of good credit under your belt without reaching the coveted 800 club. Make no mistake, it is possible to achieve an 800 credit score with the right strategy. It takes time, ...

Having credit problems can be an extreme source of stress. So, if you’re currently struggling with credit issues, it’s natural to want to know where your credit score stands — or, put another way, ...

Rajeev Dhir is a writer with 10+ years of experience as a journalist with a background in broadcast, print, and digital newsrooms. Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since ...

You need to get your credit reports from the three credit bureaus -- Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. Why all three? You need all three reports because each may contain different information. Each ...

You are still contractually required to pay U.S. debts, regardless of where you reside. Ignoring U.S. debt has serious consequences, including a ruined U.S. credit score and the possibility of ...