CNBC

Is your credit score accurate? Here's how to check

Lenders use your credit score to decide whether or not to extend you credit and at what terms. Those scores are calculated based on information from your credit report — including your payment history ...

Hard vs. soft credit inquiry — what's the difference and how does it affect your credit?

Credit inquiries fall into two categories: soft credit checks and hard credit checks. They're triggered by different events ...
ConsumerAffairs

Does Checking Your Credit Score Lower It?

Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. It is critical to check your credit score to know where you stand financially, but a common misconception is that checking it will ...
ConsumerAffairs

Does Opening a Checking Account Affect Credit Score?

Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Find my match Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Quicken Loans Your credit score is key to ...

Here's the Right Way to Cancel a Credit Card Without Hurting Your Credit Score

Thinking about canceling a credit card? Here's what actually happens to your score -- and the step-by-step process to avoid unnecessary damage.

Credit report: Does your spouse's credit history impact your creditworthiness? Check key factors, how to maintain score

A clean credit profile is important when you apply for a credit card, home loan, mortgage or personal loan in the future.