Discover how credit scores and credit reports differ, why each is important, and how they impact your financial life.

When you’re applying for a loan, credit card or lease, knowing the difference between your credit score and credit report can give you some insight into how your lender or landlord views you from a ...

FICO to include buy-now-pay-later loans on credit reports Buy-now-pay-later loans find a place in FICO credit scores, reflecting their growing role in consumer finance. (Scripps News) ...

Credit scores play a central role in people's lives. Fair Isaac Corp., or FICO, has dominated credit scoring until recently. The credit-scoring industry is going through a big shift as companies ...