Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.

Chad Langager is a co-founder of Second Summit Ventures. He started as an intern at Investopedia.com, eventually leaving for the startup scene. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a leading ...

When you’re applying for a loan, credit card or lease, knowing the difference between your credit score and credit report can give you some insight into how your lender or landlord views you from a ...

Your credit score, which commonly refers to your FICO score, is calculated based on five factors: payment history, amount owed, length of credit history, new credit, and credit mix. FICO is not the ...