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Learn about credit scores
What is "good" credit? Why is it important to have good credit in the first place? And what is credit utilization ratio?
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How a good credit score can help you
You may have heard about building good credit, but how can good credit help you and why is it important to have good credit in the first place?
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What's the difference between a credit score and FICO® score?
Is FICO® score the same as credit score? Understanding how a credit score is generated will help you understand what these terms mean and how you're affected.
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What, exactly, is credit utilization ratio?
Learn about your credit utilization ratio, from how it works to what it can tell lenders about your credit history.
A beginner and their credit score
Someone's credit history may be brief, but their credit score knowledge doesn't need to be.
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How long does it take to build credit history?
Having a strong credit score gives you more options in the financial marketplace & better terms for borrowing money. How long does it take to build a credit history?
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How to build strong credit
Building your credit score can be a challenge when you're a beginner. Here are some tips to help you build a good credit score for your future.
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How to build credit in high school
Good credit is a basic building block for many financial goals. Here are a few steps to take to begin building your credit in high school.
Family and credit scores
You look out for the health & wellness of you and your family - that includes overall healthy credit scores too.
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What to do when only one spouse has great credit
Want to help your spouse improve their credit score? Learn more about the different methods and options that may work for you both.
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Get your credit in shape before the family grows
Having kids can be expensive. Here are some sound ways to prepare a financial foundation when starting a family, having your first child and beyond.
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Here are the different credit score ranges and what they mean
Credit scores are three digit numbers assigned to each and every one of us over 18, and are used by lenders to gauge our individual credit worthiness.
Newest articles
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How to freeze your credit
A credit freeze limits access to your credit report when you may have experienced identity theft or fraud. Learn when and how to freeze your credit.
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What to know when checking your credit score
Checking your own credit score won’t lower it and can be a great preventative measure. Discover what types of credit checks can impact your score.
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Financial habits that can help maintain your credit score
Maintaining a good credit score is a process that comes with many benefits. Learn more about what financial habits can help you keep yourself on track.
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How to protect yourself after identity theft
Discover how to best protect yourself after identity theft, including reporting the theft, alerting credit companies and more with Chase’s expert guide.
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How to help raise your credit score
There are ways to help improve your credit score from paying down balances to using credit monitoring services. Learn how credit works and how to raise your score.
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What is a credit score?
A credit score is a three-digit number that rates your credit behavior. Learn more about your credit score, why it’s important, what determines it and more.