Credit Score Zealots Pursue Fool's Errand for Top Score

Jeff Rose, a 33-year-old financialplanner, is trying to improve his credit score even though it's780, which is 69 points above the median score. Rose, who lives in Carbondale, Illinois , said he opened ...

Little benefit in boosting already-high credit score

Jeff Rose, 33, a financial planner, is trying to improve his credit score — even though it's 780, which is 69 points above the median score.

Credit Score Zealots Pursue Fool’s Errand

Jeff Rose, a 33-year-old financial planner, is trying to improve his credit score even though it’s 780, which is 69 points above the median score.

Lobbyists fight Congress for free credit score

You're entitled to a free credit report each year -- but why don't you get your free credit score too? Lobbyists are pushing Congress to make that happen.

Credit-Score Zealots Obsess on 800

Many consumers have taken unnecessary pains to drive their credit-score numbers past the FICO standard of excellence

Chasing high credit score may be pointless

Jeff Rose, a 33-year-old financial planner, is trying to improve his credit score even though it’s 780, which is 69 points above the median score. Rose, who lives in Carbondale, Illinois , said he opened up a second credit card last year to establish another line of credit and help boost his score.

Social media-based credit score?

Facebook friends could be the worst enemies of your credit score. That's according to a disturbing article Friday from the New York Observer.

That low credit score can cost you big bucks

These tips can improve your credit score and reduce your borrowing costs

How to Shed Holiday Debt in 2012

The gifts have been unwrapped, the trees are long gone and the decorations are packed away, but there is still one remaining hint of the holidays: credit card bills. Make 2012 the year you get out of debt, and stay there.

All Eyes on 800

Since the credit crisis struck in 2008, many consumers have taken unnecessary pains to drive their credit-score numbers past the FICO standard of excellence