Dear Action Line: Your Aug. 19 column "Credit card creates credit history" mentions the "FICO score" but doesn't say what it is or how it is figured. Could you explain? — M.T., Tulsa. FICO score: The ...

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You might know that a good to excellent credit score can help you qualify for great terms on your next loan or credit card. But many lenders use a score from either FICO or VantageScore. So how do you ...

As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and credit scores exist, understanding which one lenders use can be helpful.

Credit scores are dropping nationwide, reflecting struggles Americans are having to stay afloat financially, according to FICO. The national FICO score, or three-digit number used to summarize your ...