A good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

Having a perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth in 2025.

Lenders who sell mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac used to only be able to use FICO for loan qualification. Now there's ...

New VantageScore credit model now accepted for FHA and VA loans. Competition with FICO could help first-time buyers and veterans qualify. Free tools available to monitor and improve credit scores ...

1. Always pay on time. Even one late payment can hurt your score. 2. Keep balances low. Using less than 30% of your total credit limit is ideal (under 10% is even better). 3. Limit new credit ...

Want to see my credit score? In this video I’ll reveal my Credit Karma account to show you my credit scores, underlying ...

FICO’s Score A Better Future™ Fundamentals program gives teens the knowledge and tools to help build a strong foundation and make informed personal finance decisions early in life TORONTO--(BUSINESS ...

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans — the payment plans that allow you to break up a purchase into smaller installments — typically have no bearing on credit score. But that is about to change. In ...

In another sign that the economy may be faltering, average credit scores across the country have taken a nosedive in 2025, according to a report released last week. And Gen Z is one demographic that's ...