A perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth heading into 2026.

Getting a perfect credit score is impressive, but is it necessary? Here's what an 850 does -- and doesn't -- get you.

Credit scores don’t matter unless you’re trying to get a loan, rent an apartment, secure insurance, buy a home, avoid paying a deposit to utility companies, or even land some jobs. OK. Unless you’re ...

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.

Regardless of whether you’re applying for a high-end rewards credit card or a mortgage or an auto loan and you’re trying to earn the lowest APR possible. Generally speaking, if you can get your scores ...

Explore business credit scores, learn how they work, factors affecting them, and effective strategies to improve them for better loan opportunities and growth.

Closing your oldest credit card can trigger a drop in your credit score for reasons most people never see coming.

There are reports all over the internet that insist 30% or 50% are the “target” percentages in order to achieve great scores.

A car is an expensive purchase that often requires financing. Nearly 80% of new car buyers took out a loan or a lease in 2023, according to Experian, as did almost 38% of used car buyers. Your credit ...

Mercury reports that business credit scores may not improve despite timely payments due to factors like report monitoring and ...

Hanna Horvath is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Red Venture's senior editor of content partnerships. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible Operations, Inc.