MarketWatch talked to credit experts to develop an order of operations to improve your credit score ASAP and get better loan ...

Getting access to credit can be trickier in retirement, which makes staying on top of your credit score even more important.

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When you request a credit limit increase, your issuer immediately reviews your risk profile. That review can raise your ...

It's a tough time to be a borrower. Even if there is some moderate easing in 2026, mortgage rates (now about 6.15% for a 30-year loan) are largely expected to remain stubbornly high. Auto-loan rates ...

Apple launched its first credit card in August 2019, and as of early 2024 the Apple Card had more than 12 million users. Whether you applied for the card to enjoy the cash back benefits, the ...

Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in ...

Apple customers who have signed up for an Apple Card may qualify for credit limit increases. Here's how to obtain them.

If your limits are low, your credit scores are probably lower due to high utilization. To calculate utilization, most credit ...

Shutting down a credit card often feels like a clean, responsible move, but it can quietly affect your credit score.

A great time to request a credit limit increase is when your credit score moves FICO score ranges. For example, if you go ...

The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ ...