Credit History

Our guide has practical tips on choosing the right credit cards, managing payments, and the journey to improving your credit score through card use.

Wondering how to help your child build credit? You don't have to co-sign. You can also help them open a secured or student card, or get a loan.

Having a high credit score helps when you need to apply for a mortgage or new credit card, but it's not the most important aspect of financial health.

Rod Griffin, senior director of consumer education and advocacy at Experian, explains how to maintain good credit, even in difficult times.

After seeing her credit score drop by 10 points in early September, she decided to see if Experian Boost could help make up the difference.

When I moved to the US from Canada, I assumed my credit history would move with me — but it didn't. So I had to start building credit from scratch.

You can get your free credit report up to three times a year by submitting a request on AnnualCreditReport.com or calling directly.

How many credit cards you should you have? There's no definitive number, but make sure you can pay off every balance in-full and on-time.

If you're trying unsuccessfully to apply for a new credit card, here are some of the most common reasons you may be experiencing trouble.

You could take a hit to your credit score if you close a credit card that has been open for a long time or has a high credit limit.

One of the only two chief data officers in the banking industry speaks to Business Insider about the latest developments.

A new survey from credit bureau Experian noted some differences.

AmEx Rolls Out Game-Changing Prepaid Debit Cards