Survey: 59% of Consumers Don’t Know What a FICO Score Is

In anticipation of Financial Literacy Month, U.S. News surveyed 1,200 consumers, asking them about their spending habits and general financial knowledge. Compared with last year' ...
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The FICO myth: Why retiring doesn’t mean you can ignore your credit health

They tell you to enjoy the little things in retirement. They're right, of course, but sometimes retirees have to shell out money for the big things: a new home, a new car, a home improvement, you name ...

Credit Bureaus Are Leaving More Mistakes on Frustrated Consumers’ Reports Under Trump’s CFPB

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Here's why an 850 credit score isn't all it's cracked up to be -- and what you really need

You don't need a perfect credit score to be financially stable -- or exceptional, for that matter. Here's a better number to ...