Is your credit score different depending on which scoring model you check? Learn about the different types of credit scores, including FICO and VantageScore.

After you detect a data breach, one of the first things you should do is contact your bank. Changing your login information is also recommended.

As you monitor your credit, you may be wondering, “why won’t my credit score go up?” Read to discover 10 reasons your credit score is stuck and how to fix it.

There isn’t a set-in-stone answer to when companies report to credit bureaus. However, there are a few factors you can use to predict a timeline.

Secured credit cards are excellent tools for building credit and recovering from a steep score decline. Most large banks and credit unions offer secured cards.