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Removing accurate and timely information from your report is generally not possible. This is true for hard inquiries as well, ...

What credit score do you need to get the best deal on a car lease? Here’s how your score affects the lease terms, and why the magic number tends to be 700.

FICO unveiled new scoring models that consider BNPL plans.

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The company behind the FICO score is going to start including a person's 'buy now, pay later' payment history in its credit ...

From mortgages and rents to credit cards, auto loans and even job applications, FICO’s credit scoring can make or break your ...

A new study finds that tenants who pay their rent on time can see “significant increases” if the payments are reported to ...

FICO said the introduction of this scoring represents a significant shift, as lenders catch up with consumers’ growing ...

Like it or not, you have a number — and it’s either helping or hurting you. Here’s a simple guide to making yours better.

Here are three common credit score myths and how to guard against them. Myth 1. Leaving a balance on your credit card is good for your score. This is a sticky credit myth: ...