Take a look behind the credit-score numbers game Credit bureaus use different credit-score formulas, but all use only the information that is available in your credit reports.

Yes, you can get a free credit report and credit score online. There’s no payment or credit card information required and no “free trial.” Keep reading to learn more.

There are online murmurs growing lately about the fairness of credit scores and consumer credit reporting. It’s a heated issue: This semi-hidden number can define a person’s life, but few ...

Starting Monday, consumers can get a glimpse of the three-digit number that often determines whether they can get a car loan, a home mortgage or even a job. A Web site launched by credit bureau ...

A business credit report and credit score will determine what financing options and rates are available to your business. The cleaner your report and higher your score, the better your choices ...

These days, it's easier than ever to get and track your credit score--for free. An increasing number of credit card providers are reporting scores to customers, and you can also see your score ...

Your credit score is a measure of your ability to repay debt, so it's important to know your own score and who can access your credit score. Learn more here.

CNBC Select analyzed popular credit cards that offer virtual numbers and picked the best options for every type of cardholder ...

A good credit score is the key to getting approved for loans and credit cards, as well as getting favorable interest rates, but it can also affect one’s ability to get a job, take out insurance ...

An authorized user has permission to make purchases on someone else's credit card but is not liable for card payments.