3 (perfectly legal) hacks to improve your credit score

Most credit score hacks are myths or shortcuts that don't work. These three are perfectly legal, free, and can actually move ...

This map shows the average credit score by state. Where does yours rank?

CNBC Select takes a look at the states with the highest and lowest credit scores, and some tools to help improve your own ...

Soft Credit Check Explained: How It Works and Impact on Credit Score

Learn what a soft credit check is, how it works, and its impact on your credit score. Understand the differences between soft ...
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FICO to Present Free Credit Education Workshops at Select Citi Branches

FICO’s Score A Better Future™ Program brings expert-led financial literacy sessions to select Citi branches across the U.S. Global analytics software leader, FICO (NYSE:FICO) is hosting a series of ...
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7 reasons your credit score just took a dive

Your score just dropped 50 points, and you swear you did nothing wrong. Here are seven likely culprits.

Boost Your Credit Score: 5 Key Actions and Pitfalls to Avoid

Learn how to improve your credit score with these essential steps and pitfalls to avoid. Take control of your financial ...

Credit Utilization: What It Is and How It Affects Your Score

When it comes to credit utilization, the closer you are to zero, the better it is for your credit score. Dvorkin notes that a ...