Your credit score is more than just a number—it’s a key that unlocks financial opportunities, from securing a home loan to getting lower interest rates on credit cards and car loans. But, when your ...

More than a third of all Americans have a credit score below 670, according to Experian. And many don’t realize what’s hurting their credit until they’re denied a loan or hit with higher costs. Your ...

Your score is constantly changing because lenders regularly provide new information about you to the credit bureaus. For ...

Ronda Brunson, better known as the “credit queen,” has built a career on helping people settle their debts and restore their credit. For the Baltimore native, credit repair is not just about getting ...

Credit scores affect everything from interest rates to major purchases, like houses and cars, but the rules that shape them continue to evolve. This week, the AFRO spoke with Bonita Grant, founder and ...

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay. In some cases, your score ...

The average U.S. credit score is 715, according to FICO's Score Credit Insights, which examined data from April 2025. That's still in the "good" range, but it represents a two-point drop ...

If you’re a South Carolina resident dealing with credit issues, you may be looking for a reliable credit repair service. Reputable companies exist to help you dispute credit report errors while ...

Discover why your U.S. credit score might not influence financial decisions abroad. Learn what you can do to establish good ...