Check Your Credit Score for Free Whenever You Want With These 7 Services (But There’s a Catch)

Several online services provide one or more credit scores for free, but check whether you're receiving your VantageScore or ...
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Experts urge Americans to check their credit report

Identity theft can strike anyone at any time, which is why experts say checking your credit report regularly is essential.

5 Ways to Build Credit With a Credit Card

Building positive credit is an imperative part of life. Without a healthy credit score, not only will it limit your ability to rent or buy a home, but it will also affect how much you pay for ...

Why your credit score matters more than you think — from your 20s to your 60s

A practical look at why your score starts mattering long before you plan a home loan — and continues to matter long after you ...
Investopedia

Credit Scores Are Down—The Biggest One-Year Drop Since the Financial Crisis

The average FICO score dropped to 715 in April 2025, down from 717 in 2024, because of rising credit utilization and increased delinquencies. Student loan delinquencies surged after COVID-19 ...
The New York Times

Those Missed Student Loan Payments Are Messing Up Your Credit Score

A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score. By Ann Carrns Young adults, those 18 to 29, are starting to see the negative ...