Karen Blumenthal breaks down eight common myths about your credit score.

Even the most responsible borrowers slip up sometimes. Maybe a utility bill went unpaid after you moved and the missed payment went into collections. The latest version of the FICO credit score will grade those types of occasional mistakes less harshly th

Want a fling or would you rather settle down? Your credit score might determine your romantic relationship's ability to go the distance.

More concerned consumers are buying credit-monitoring services in fear of identity theft. The recent online hackers have been targeting companies that process credit cards instead of specific retailers, causing a spike in consumers signing up for services.

Even the rich aren't immune to mistakes when managing their credit score. Here Jilian Mincer looks at the pitfalls of some wealthy people and offers advice on how to improve your credit score.

Starting Feb. 14, Experian, one of the three major credit bureaus, will no long offer FICO scorces via Fair Isaac's site myFICO.com. Lenders will still use FICO scores based on Experian data, but consumers will no longer be able to know in advance that number.

Fair Isaac has announced with TransUnion LLC the new revamped score FICO 08. Not all three major credit bureaus have committed to using the new score, and it may be years before it becomes widely accepted and used.

Access to a free copy of your credit score should be easier to get than it is currently. However, FICO recently announced an agreement to make its score freely available to one credit union and is open to expand its deals.

The credit score needed to get the best interest rates on loans has risen with companies worried in this financial climate. Here are some tips for consumers to boost their score.

Here are four things you can do to maintain control of your financial life during these chaotic times.