Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in ...

DALLAS — If you are not looking at your credit report from time to time, you may not realize that there are mistakes or problems on it that could cost you. Many of us are just unaware, though. A ...

Truth is, not all credit checks work the same way. Some won’t touch your score at all, while others create inquiries that stay on your report for years. Understanding how soft and hard credit pulls ...

Even when you check your credit, there are still some missteps to avoid. — -- intro: You may know that if you apply for a credit card, loan, a place to live or perhaps a job, there will be a ...

When Jason Craine went into a local music store to rent violins for his twin boys, he wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary. What he got instead: a credit check. “I was caught off-guard,” says ...

Checking your credit report regularly and knowing how to interpret it is one of the smartest things you can do for your personal finances ...