Discover eight simple strategies to boost your credit score and unlock better opportunities for financial success.

Raising your credit score makes banks more likely to approve you for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. Plus, you could qualify for a lower interest rate that saves you thousands of dollars. Getting ...

You can take proactive steps to improve your credit score relatively quickly. By following these steps, you should be able to ...

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Credit scores affect everything from interest rates to major purchases, like houses and cars, but the rules that shape them continue to evolve. This week, the AFRO spoke with Bonita Grant, founder and ...

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A lousy credit score can cost you thousands. Here are the fastest, proven strategies to boost your numbers right now.