Renters tend to have credit scores roughly 40 points lower than homeowners, says Rebecca Oakes, Equifax Canada’s ...

In Canada, a credit history is a person’s track record of using credit (borrowing money) and repaying debt. Your credit history can affect many aspects of your financial life—from getting approved for ...

Lindsay VanSomeren is a personal finance writer based out of Kirkland, Washington. Her work has appeared on Business Insider, Credit Karma, LendingTree, and more. Lindsay VanSomeren is a personal ...

The rule of thumb for credit scores is the higher, the better. Does that mean hitting the highest possible credit score — 850 — is a goal worth striving for? Admittedly, a good to excellent credit ...

Getting a credit report can help protect your credit history from errors and help you spot signs of identity theft. Always check to be sure the information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date... and ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's a three-digit number that can influence your borrowing power and can set you up for success when making major purchases, including a car or a home. Lenders use your ...

Credit scores don’t matter unless you’re trying to get a loan, rent an apartment, secure insurance, buy a home, avoid paying a deposit to utility companies, or even land some jobs. OK. Unless you’re ...