Is an 850 credit score worth chasing? See why perfect credit does not unlock better deals than an excellent score -- and what ...

Plus, how to maintain a strong credit score.

Most personal loan lenders prefer applicants with good to excellent credit scores, which means a FICO Score of at least 670.

Congratulations: You just earned a perfect 850 credit score. That's a major financial achievement, and definitely cause for celebration. But in terms of actual, tangible benefits, a perfect credit ...

Regardless of what happens to the proposed credit card interest rate cap, a better credit score gets you access to better rates.

CREDIT SCORE BENEFITS High credit card balances hurt your credit scores. Thirty percent of your FICO Score is set by how much of your available revolving credit you're using, also known as your credit ...