Essent Group’s third quarter saw revenue and earnings fall short of Wall Street’s expectations, with management attributing ...

A good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

1. Always pay on time. Even one late payment can hurt your score. 2. Keep balances low. Using less than 30% of your total credit limit is ideal (under 10% is even better). 3. Limit new credit ...

Reaching an 850 credit score, the highest possible in the FICO scoring system, might seem like a ticket to unlimited ...

Buy now, pay later competitors don’t concern American Express because the credit card giant depends on wealthier customers.

Which credit card is best?” is an impossible-to-answer personal finance question. There are hundreds available, but no single best credit card. Here's why.

“Mortgage prequalification does not impact your credit score like a mortgage preapproval,” says Troy Robillard, a real estate ...