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Having a good credit score can make a big difference when it comes to the interest rate you get on all types of credit, whether you're trying for a home mortgage, an auto loan or credit card.

Lindsay Frankel is a contributor to Buy Side from WSJ. If you have a good credit score, you're likely to qualify for a personal loan with most lenders. If you have an excellent score, you're ...

Your credit scores are a reflection of how responsibly you manage credit. The higher your scores, the better you look to lenders. According to FICO, the most widely used credit-scoring model ...