California Mortgage Applicants Continue to Have Highest Credit Scores in Nation

MEQUON, WI-- - A recent study by Mortgage Marvel® found that California mortgage applicants, for the second year in a row, have the highest average credit scores in the nation at 754 -- a full 24 points ...

Increasing Credit Scores: 4 Tips from American Financial Solutions

Credit scores are an important tool for successfully managing personal credit reports and credit scores. Carrying high balances and applying for unnecessary credit cards are two threats to a good credit score. Becky House, Education Manager and credit expert from American Financial Solutions provides tips on correcting these and three more of the most common errors that lead to a credit score ...

3 new types of credit cards to look for

These three types of credit cards are becoming popular with customers looking to pay less fees and build up their credit scores.

States with most card debt

High debt isn't necessarily a sign of financial trouble. Residents in some states with high debt also have relatively high incomes and high credit scores.

Money tip: 12 steps to healthier credit score

Too many credit scores took fairly big hits during the recession, as people paid bills late or not at all.