Will checking your credit score hurt it? What is a soft inquiry? Equifax helps you learn more about credit scores and what affects them.

It’s important to teach your kids good money habits, like how to save & use credit responsibly. Find ways to talk to your kids about good credit habits.

Credit scores change when the lenders update your information in your credit reports. It's important to review your credit reports and credit scores often.

Find out why lenders may deny you credit and steps you can take if you are denied.

Refinancing can be a great way to change the terms of your loan. Applying for loan refinancing can affect your credit, so be sure to do your research.

Filing for bankruptcy can have a long-term impact on your credit score. Find out what steps you can take to rebuild your credit after a bankruptcy.

“Credit repair” companies may not be legitimate. You may wind up losing time and money, and it may even have legal consequences.

If you no longer want to receive pre-screened offers of credit or insurance in the mail, Equifax tells you how you can opt out.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) can impact loans. Learn about FCRA requirements, fair credit reporting act violations and how the act impacts loans.

Car leases are a popular option for new car buyers. It's important to know how a car lease can affect your credit score now and in the future.

When lenders check your credit, it results in a hard inquiry. Hard inquiries do affect your credit scores, but that does not have to be a bad thing.

A lot of things influence your credit scores, like your payment history and the amount you owe. Be sure to pay attention to your credit scores.

When you find inaccurate information on your credit reports, you need to file a dispute. Watch this video to learn all about credit report disputes.

Does marriage affect your credit? Learn the facts about how getting married impacts your credit scores and reports.

Is it possible to get a loan if your credit scores aren't where you'd like them to be? Equifax explains.

Should you have one credit card or multiple? Learn more about credit cards and how they can affect your credit score.

Want to know what hurts your credit score? Learn the 4 common things that hurt your credit score, from hard inquiries to late payments to debt-to-credit ratios.

Learn more about freezing your child's Equifax credit report. Help better protect your minor from child identity theft by taking these steps.

Learn more about navigating personal loan options and favorable terms.

It's important to know all the facts about how student loans can affect credit history and credit scores.