Getting access to credit can be trickier in retirement, which makes staying on top of your credit score even more important.

Regardless of what happens to the proposed credit card interest rate cap, a better credit score gets you access to better rates.

Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.

MarketWatch talked to credit experts to develop an order of operations to improve your credit score fast, whether you have weeks or months.

Raising your credit score makes banks more likely to approve you for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. Plus, you could qualify for a lower interest rate that saves you thousands of dollars. Getting ...

Your credit score quietly decides how lenders see you. Improve it, and loans get cheaper, faster, and easier to negotiate.

U.S. consumers have an average credit score of 715, according to Experian. And while that's a good score, it's not considered great. Experians classifies a credit score of 740 to 799 as very good and ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- You get a loan and pay it back. How much, how quickly and how responsibly determines your credit score, but without a score it is tough to get that first loan. "A lot of people ...

Your credit score shapes every aspect of your mortgage terms, from your interest rate to your total repayment amount. Lenders ...

One of the most challenging things anyone can do is develop the discipline to pay off credit card balances every month consistently. It's not easy, and it takes some time to train yourself to make ...