Credit Score

Shore up credit before you refinance

Checking your credit score and paying off debt can improve the odds of landing a mortgage refinance.[...]

A better credit score will save you money - From the Poughkeepsie Journal
Is an average credit score good enough?[...]
Deep in Debt? Focus on Repayment, Not Credit Scores
A student with a five-figure debt wonders why his credit score is so high. An expert says he should focus instead on getting his debt paid down.[...]
Federal Reserve Highlights Credit Protection

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The Federal Reserve has introduced a number of credit card rules and guides to help protect and educate consumers. The newest is Consumer's Guide to Credit Reports and Credit Scores. The guide describes basic information for consumers on credit scores, such as what a credit score is, where it can be used and why it is critical for consumers to protect their credit history.[...]

What is a good credit score
Do you want to know the reason why your loan got cleared so quickly whereas your friend is struggling with the bank for the same loan? If yes! The reason behind this is your credit score. Credit score is very important factor as it determines the financial status of yours.[...]
The Pitfalls of No Pre-Set Spending Limit Credit Cards

People are often completely unaware of exactly how their credit scores are determined. What factors[...]

Nine steps to a better credit score
Protecting and improving your rating is about more than simply paying your bills on time[...]
Credit cuts lowering FICO scores

Here's a credit-score torture scenario that might have happened to you - and now has a major real estate lobby...[...]

BusinessWise briefs: Boosting your credit score
Question: We fell behind on our bills for a few months when I was out of work and my credit score has taken a hit. What can we do to improve our score?[...]