The best personal loans for a credit score of 580 or below

Nearly 15% of Americans have bad credit (a FICO Score below 580), according to credit reporting agency Experian. A poor ...

Want to Increase Your Credit Score? Here's How Much You Should Actually Use Your Card

Learn how much of your total credit you should be using to boost your credit score -- and when you're spending way too much.
Investopedia

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Credit Score This Spring

Trina Paul is a Breaking News and Personal Finance Writer at Investopedia, covering topics like retirement, consumer debt, and retail investing. She focuses on making complex financial topics ...
CNET

Oops, I Accidentally Got a Perfect Credit Score. And I Think I Figured Out How I Did It

I wasn't chasing the elusive 850 credit score, but this one easy change got me there anyway. Here's what I did. Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards.

Maxing out your credit card? Here’s how it quietly hurts your credit score

Using your full limit might feel normal, but it can signal risk to lenders and pull your score down faster than you expect ...
ConsumerAffairs

Credit Score vs. Credit Reports: What’s the Difference?

Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. When you’re applying for a loan, credit card or lease, knowing the difference between your credit score and credit report can give ...