A good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

Among those with the most to gain from rent reporting are the nearly 49 million adult Americans who don't have a credit score to begin with. More than half (53%) are "credit invisible,” or have ...

Financial adviser and co-founder of Galileo Capital, Warren Ingram, demystifies your credit score and offers a clear, ...

Here's the average credit score for Americans in every age group, from Gen Z to Baby Boomers, plus how your own score stacks ...

Being aware of your credit score is an essential part of modern financial wellness, and it also helps to know how you compare to others in the U.S. and in your state.

Want a higher credit score? Learn quick, effective strategies from MoneyLion AI to improve your credit health and unlock ...

Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill, only to unexpectedly watch your credit take a hit? It stinks. And unfortunately, it can take years to recover from a simple mistake. You may be wondering how to ...

Perfect credit, or even really good credit, opens doors for American consumers. Better interest rates on loans. Better odds of renting an apartment or landing a job. Lower insurance premiums. But how ...

Throughout life, there are many important numbers to know: your birthdate, your social security number and your anniversary, but none may be able to impact your future quite as much as your credit ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Just 33 percent of millennials own a credit card, according to a new survey by Bankrate. Many are happy to pay with cash or a ...