Discover the basics of how to build credit at 17 with these tips designed for teens and their parents. Read more.

There’s no specific minimum credit score requirement to lease a car. Your approval requirements can vary from dealership to dealership. Read more.

You don’t receive a credit score until you establish credit history. Then, your score will be unique to you. Learn more about starting credit scores here. Read more.

VantageScore® and FICO® are both credit scoring models but have some key differences. Read on to learn how the two compare and impact your credit score. Read more.

If you’re applying for a time-sensitive loan, a lender may be able to use a rapid rescore to update your credit report quickly to show recent positive changes. Read more.

Opening a new bank account likely won’t affect your credit. Banks use ChexSystems to screen your banking history, which doesn’t impact your credit score. Read more.

Curious about minimum credit score requirements to rent? Learn how factors like the landlord, the market, and location play a role. Read more.

In this article, we explain the details of FICO® Score 9, FICO® credit scoring factors, the differences between FICO® Score 8 and 9 and credit-building tips. Read more.