If you've ever tried to rent an apartment or buy a car, you know that your credit score is essentially your adult GPA.

CNBC is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Disruptor 50 list. Submit a nomination before February 23. Esusu raised $50 million in a new funding round, bringing the company’s total capital raised ...

The financial services industry has made substantial progress in democratizing access to credit scores. Today, 95% of banks and credit unions offer customers visibility into their credit scores ...

When my daughter was 18, I took her to my credit union - where she has her savings account - to take out a $500 loan so she could start building her credit score. That was in March. She's been paying ...

Beverly is a writer, editor, and paralegal specializing in personal finance and tax law. She covers personal financial and legal topics, as well as tax breaks, tax preparation software, and tax law ...