'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

Why Credit Scores Don’t Always Match and Which One Really Matters Most to You

Your score is constantly changing because lenders regularly provide new information about you to the credit bureaus. For ...

Here's What Changes When You Reach an 850 Credit Score in 2026

That mental shift is real, even if the math stays the same. An 850 score is wasted on a mediocre credit card. Here are the ...

New Missouri bill looks to prohibit credit scores from determining car insurance costs

Millions of Missourians could see changes in their monthly car insurance payments pending the outcome of new legislation ...

What Is a Good Credit Score?

What is considered a good credit score depends on the type of credit score used. You have multiple credit scores, but the ...
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Millions of Brits are going without food and heating to improve their credit score

Millions of people are going without basics because of fears around their credit score, according to the Centre for ...

Question Time: Will my ex’s debt affect my credit score? Bridesmaid’s dress consumer rights? Credit card won’t give money back

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More Americans expect to miss a debt payment in the months ahead: What that does to your credit score

One missed payment could ding a credit score by about 80 points, on average, according to a new report by LendingTree.

Low credit score? How an FD-backed credit card can still get you approved

A low credit score shuts many doors. Personal loans become expensive or unavailable. Regular credit cards are declined ...

Here's the Average Credit Score of Americans in Their 50s (How Do You Compare?)

Here's the average credit score for Americans in their 50s, what it means for your finances, and how to strengthen your ...

6 Smart Ways To Get Approved for Loans and Credit Cards with a Low Credit Score

Lenders now approve more low-credit applicants using cash-flow underwriting, alternative data, updated scoring models and ...

Here's What Happens if You Never Cancel a Credit Card

Looking to hold onto a credit card for years or even decades? Here's what to know about what can happen when you do, good and ...