The average credit score in every state — how do you stack up?

FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare and what you can do to boost your score.

The Real Difference Between a 680 and a 740 Credit Score (and What It'll Cost You)

A 680 vs. 740 credit score might not sound like a huge difference -- but it could cost you thousands in higher interest rates ...

Here's What Happens When Your Credit Score Reaches a Perfect 850

Getting an 850 credit score might sound cool -- but is it necessary? Learn why getting a perfect score isn't as important as ...

2 Common Credit Score Myths That Can Tank Your Finances — And How To Fix Them

Avoid common credit mistakes that tank your score. Expert tips show how consistent habits, not income, build strong credit.

Here's the Average Credit Score of 60-Year-Old Americans (How Do You Compare?)

Understanding your credit score is an important part of setting yourself up for a comfortable future. Discover how you're ...

Gen Z is facing a credit score crisis

This also means that Gen Zers have more substantial swings in their credit scores than older people who've had more time to build credit. Gen Z was “most likely to see their scores fall dramatically, ...

Map Shows Average Credit Score In Every US State

A strong score usually leads to better loan terms and lower interest rates, whereas a weak score can limit (or even stop) access to all types of credit.

Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too

Gen Z has seen its credit score drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt ...

Credit Scores Dip at Fastest Rate Since Great Recession as Americans Grapple with Student Loans and High Prices

The national credit score average dropped by two points, the fastest decrease since 2009, a new FICO report revealed. Americans are struggling to navigate the restart of student loan payments and high ...

Credit Squeeze Is Driving Down Spending for Low-Score Americans

Credit-card purchases in the US economy have increasingly been driven by borrowers with high scores, as less creditworthy ...

Americans' credit scores have been tumbling — but 1 group is currently facing the harshest financial reality. Why that's a big deal

The inaugural credit insights report from data analytics firm FICO, released Sept. 16, shows the national average FICO score ...

Understanding Credit Risk: Definitions, Ratings, and Key Examples

Explore what credit risk is, its impact on loans and investments, the role of credit ratings, and real-world examples to mitigate potential financial losses.