What helps poor kids grow up to make better decisions about money? A new study of 25 million people finds an unexpected ...

A federal judge has struck down a Biden-era rule which would have eliminated medical debt from Americans credit reports.

In a win for credit bureaus and debt collectors, medical debt will be allowed to stay on your credit report after all.

The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...

As the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) opens the gates for lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 alongside, or in place of, ...

CFPB research has indicated that medical debt on credit reports is “a poor predictor” of whether a person will repay a loan, ...

NewHomeSource reports that stronger credit scores in 2025 lead to fewer risky loans, ensuring a more stable housing market ...

Paying off balances and reducing debt will improve a 500 credit score fast. As you pay down debt, you will lower your credit ...

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair Isaac Corporation, the company behind the widely recognized FICO score, to ...

What is considered a good credit score? According to Experian, about 67% of Americans have a FICO credit score of 670 and above, ranking them “good,” “very good” or “exceptional.” ...

A recent WalletHub report reveals Texas as the most financially distressed state in the US for 2025, despite its strong ...

What credit score do you need to get the best deal on a car lease? Here’s how your score affects the lease terms, and why the ...