Americans credit scores dropped over the past year as they have faced financial headwinds but none more so than student loan repayments starting again.

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In a significant move toward enhancing consumer financial health, AnnualCreditReport.com, the centralized platform for free credit reports, has expanded its services to allow individuals to access ...

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Experian's free credit monitoring service may work well for you, but its paid features go above and beyond other credit apps. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating ...

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Hitting an 850 credit score sounds epic, but does it really change anything? Here's what actually happens when you reach the ...

Alvin Byers is a consultant by day and "travel hacker" by night. After conquering a fear of flying, Alvin seeks any opportunity to get into the air to explore the world. As a married man and father to ...

Seeing your score go down after wiping out debt is disheartening. Here's what might've happened behind the scenes. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty ...

Good credit is the gateway to financial power — from lower mortgage rates and cheaper car insurance to premium rewards credit cards and nicer apartments. But many Americans are mystified by their ...