FICO scores are the most widely used type of credit score. Most FICO scores range from 350 to 850, and a score of 670 or higher is considered good. If your FICO score is on the low side, you can take ...

Dear Action Line: Your Aug. 19 column "Credit card creates credit history" mentions the "FICO score" but doesn't say what it is or how it is figured. Could you explain? — M.T., Tulsa. FICO score: The ...

FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare and what you can do to boost your score.

Residents of Mississippi had the lowest average credit score, at 677; those in Minnesota had the highest, at 743.

As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and credit scores exist, understanding which one lenders use can be helpful.