Deciphering Your Credit Score

What’s in a number? Liz Crenshaw and Credit.com’s Adam Levin break down the elements that make up your credit score and how you can boost your number. To purchase your credit score, visit the myFICO website. You can also buy FICO scores from Experian, TransUnion or Equifax. TransUnion and Experian also sell VantageScore credit scores. To get a free copy of your annual credit report, click here. This is the only source authorized by the Federal Trade Commission to get your free annual credit report.