Is a 600 credit score good or bad? Understand how FICO® scoring works, what this score means for you, and tips to lift your credit for better options. Read more.

Whether you need to get a cosigner or if you’ve been asked to cosign a loan, knowing what credit score a cosigner needs is an important factor to consider. Read more.

Wondering if a mortgage preapproval affects your credit score? Learn how it works, whether it counts as a hard inquiry, and how it might impact your credit score. Read more.

A credit reference is a document that a lender requests from an individual who is applying for a form of credit to evaluate that individual’s credit worthiness. Read more.

In this post, we discuss which bills could help you establish credit and why other financial obligations might not have the same credit-building potential. Read more.

In this post, we discuss how cash back credit cards work, mistakes you should avoid, and things to keep in mind about credit card cash advances. Read more.

Prequalified or preapproved credit card offers can mean a financial institution has reviewed your creditworthiness and concluded that you are a good fit. Read more.

If you haven’t been able to build good credit yet, it’s never too late to start. Here are five tips to consider if you’re ready to begin your own credit-building journey. Read more.