Believing these common credit card myths could drag down your score. Learn the truth and build your credit the smart way.

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The company behind FICO credit scores announced plans to include buy now, pay later installment loans in users’ scores ...

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If you have no credit history, you have no credit score. That's not the same as having a zero credit score. Here’s how to become creditworthy.

How a Business Credit Score Works . If a company wants to take out a loan to purchase equipment, one factor the lender considers is the business’ credit score.