Credit Scores-Articles on Credit Scores

Impatience can kill your credit

A new study by academic researchers indicates that people with lower credit scores tend to select immediate rewards instead of waiting for a larger reward later.

When are credit scores free?

A reader wants to know why stores that pull credit scores when you apply for credit don't tell you what the number is -- and how the scores work in general.

FICO sells credit reports in Spanish

Credit reports are now on sale in Spanish.The company behind the most widely used credit scores, Fair Isaac Corp., plans to announce Tuesday that its consumer website and products are available in Spanish ...

Increasing Credit Scores: 4 Tips from American Financial Solutions

Credit scores are an important tool for successfully managing personal credit reports and credit scores. Carrying high balances and applying for unnecessary credit cards are two threats to a good credit score. Becky House, Education Manager and credit expert from American Financial Solutions provides tips on correcting these and three more of the most common errors that lead to a credit score ...

Credit scores & prepaid cards

In Monday's blog , I wanted to clear up the relationship between credit scores and Suze Orman's new prepaid card. (The short of it: There's no connection.)