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The average FICO score dropped to 715 in April 2025, down from 717 in 2024, because of rising credit utilization and increased delinquencies. Student loan delinquencies surged after COVID-19 ...

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There’s a lot of chatter about chatbots and “AI-powered” apps right now. As a credit cards writer, I wanted to cut through the jargon and find ways for you to actually build credit with the help of ...

MSNBC’s Jen Psaki wasted no time at all trying to capitalize on the horrific school shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday. Police responded to the ghastly ...

A New York judge tore into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday for using millions in taxpayer cash to defend himself against sexual harassment allegations — as the now-mayoral candidate tries to launder ...

If you've ever wondered who's rocking a perfect 850 FICO® Score, here's your answer: not many people. In fact, just 1.54% of Americans are in that elite club, according to Motley Fool Money research.

Credit scores are supposed to start incorporating “buy now, pay later” loans this fall. The plans may already be hitting a speed bump. Klarna, one of the biggest providers of the popular loans, said ...

Your credit score helps determine if you’ll qualify for a loan and what interest rate you’ll get. For mortgages, which are the biggest loans most people will take out, the score can translate to ...

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore. By Ann Carrns Your credit score helps ...

A regulator’s decision to allow a big change to the way mortgages are underwritten is meeting a mixed reception from housing and finance professionals. “Effective today, to increase competition to the ...