Credit Scores

Understand credit scores, credit worthiness, and how credit scores are used in day-to-day life.

Is it Ok to Check Your Credit Score?

Checking your credit score is a great way to monitor your financial health. Wondering how to check your credit score? Get advice from Equifax®!

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[Video] What is Considered a Good Credit Score?

Find out what is a good credit score. Higher credit scores show that you have demonstrated responsible credit behavior, which may make potential lenders and creditors more confident when evaluating a request for credit.

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[Video] Credit Score Range Breakdown

Wondering about credit score ranges and where yours is on the scale? Learn more about credit score ranges, what is a good credit score range to strive for and how to improve your credit scores.

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What is a Good Credit Score?

Higher credit scores mean you have demonstrated responsible credit behavior in the past, which may make potential lenders and creditors more confident when evaluating a request for credit.

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What Is the Average Credit Score by State?

Your credit scores are important numbers in your financial life because higher credit scores generally result in more favorable credit terms. How does your credit score compare with the average credit scores in your state?

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What Are the Different Ranges of Credit Scores?

Wondering about credit score ranges and where yours is on the scale? Learn more about the total range of credit scores and your credit score.

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5 Things That May Hurt Your Credit Scores

Credit scores play an important role in lending decisions. Here are five things to consider that may hurt your credit scores.

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[Video] 5 Important Credit Score Tips

Understanding your credit score is a key component of your finances. In this video we share the top 5 things you should know about credit scores.

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Seven Benefits of a Good Credit Score

Having a good credit score can save you a lot of money in lower interest rates and also improve the likelihood of qualifying for financing. 

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7 Things That Won't Hurt Your Credit Scores

You may already know that certain behaviors – such as paying your bills on time, every time – can reflect positively on your credit scores. But it’s also important to know that not every action impacts your credit scores.

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[Video] Top 5 Things That Don’t Hurt Your Credit Score

You may already know that certain behaviors – such as paying your bills on time, every time – can reflect positively on your credit scores. But it’s also important to know that not every action will directly impact your credit scores at all, either positively or negatively. In this video we will cover five things that don’t hurt your credit scores.

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[Video] Top 4 Things That Hurt Your Credit Score

From late payments to closing credit accounts, in this video we will go over 4 things that can hurt your credit score.

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