As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and credit scores exist, understanding which one lenders use can be helpful.

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay, In some cases, your score ...

A premium credit card could be your gateway to lower interest rates, cheap hotels, and airport lounges - but what credit score do you need to actually get one?

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 ...

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options are increasingly popular, particularly among young consumers. A recent survey from J.D. Power shows that 42% of millennials and Gen Z actively use BNPL loans ...

This article was paid for by USAA Bank. Establishing and maintaining a good credit score is an essential part of unlocking many financial opportunities in life, impacting everything from mortgage and ...