The average FICO score fell to 715 in April, down one point since January and two points from a year earlier. For consumers, that decline is more than just a number—it reflects how a growing trend of ...

More than a third of all Americans have a credit score below 670, according to Experian. And many don’t realize what’s hurting their credit until they’re denied a loan or hit with higher costs. Your ...

About 18% of Generation-Z have never checked their credit score. Among those who feel stressed about their credit, 62% said anxiety keeps them from looking at their score at all. This disconnect isn’t ...

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When exploring mortgage options, your credit score typically takes a hit when you obtain a mortgage preapproval from a lender ...

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Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores drop now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection. But there are things you can do to help ...

I wasn't chasing the elusive 850 credit score, but this one easy change got me there anyway. Here's what I did. Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards.

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Americans' credit scores can have a dramatic impact on their lives, with a low score potentially delaying homeownership, marriage, starting a family, or even preventing them from renting an apartment.

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