A credit score is a number that rates a consumer’s creditworthiness. The higher the score, the better a borrower looks to potential lenders.

A credit score is basically a number that gives a lender an indication of the likelihood you’ll pay back your debt. All lending institutions use credit scores to determine if it’s worth the risk to ...

If you are thinking about your credit score during a transition, consider how affected accounts will show up on your credit ...

Plus, how to maintain a strong credit score.