You know about your credit score, which lets lenders predict if you’ll pay on time. But did you know there are other scores that predict everything from whether you’ll pay your rent, to whether you’ll take the medicine your doctor prescribed?

If late credit card payments are an issue for you, setting up automatic payments can be an easy fix. Yet, while automatic credit card payments may be convenient, they're not for everyone. Here are the pros and cons

Consumers with poor credit don't just pay higher rates on car loans. They also pay much higher premiums on car insurance, say experts. Here's what you can do to lower your rates

With mortgage rates at historic lows, many people are eyeing a refinance or taking out a new mortgage. However, before you rush out to apply for a low rate mortgage, it can pay off big time to spend some time working on your credit score and making sure it is at its best.

Improving your credit score doesn't have to be a long, difficult process. There are a number of quick fixes that can get you results in as little as a few months. Here are eight ways you can improve your credit score, without a lot of effort …