If personal details like your Social Security number or bank account information have ever been compromised, or you’re looking to improve your credit score before you buy a home or finance a car, you ...

According to the latest Consumer Sentinel from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about one in five Americans have lost money to identity theft, imposter scams and credit bureau fraud. That’s ...

How your credit score really affects your car insurance rate. CheapInsurance.com examines how an applicant's financial profile intersects with their driving profile in determining auto insurance rates ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Have you ever checked your credit score right after making a payment, only to find it hasn’t changed at all? It can feel confusing or even frustrating, leaving you to wonder: “When do credit scores ...

If you don’t check your score regularly, you’re not alone. A GOBankingRates survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that more than one-third of respondents fail to check their credit scores at ...

FICO’s inaugural Credit Insights report shows U.S. credit scores dipping as inflation and student loan payments weigh on consumers. Gen Z faces the steepest declines, with student loan debt driving ...