Credit scores just plunged at fastest pace since Great Recession as Americans continue to struggle — how does your FICO compare to the new average?

The report put the average American FICO credit score at 715, down from 717 in 2024. The average credit score hasn’t fallen 2 points since April 2009, in the midst of the Great Recession, when it ...

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 ...

How to build sustainable credit score that lasts a lifetime?

A high credit score (above 720) means the applicant is trustworthy and the lender can comfortably offer huge amount of loan ...

The way your credit score is calculated is about to change — and as many as 91.5 million Americans will be impacted. Why some might need to worry

Most people overlook simple but powerful ways to improve their finances. These 5 smart money moves can help you save more, ...

Credit scores just plunged at fastest pace since Great Recession — how does your FICO compare to the new average?

Bankcard delinquency rates, for example, hit 11.7% this year, only 2% shy of the Great Recession peak. Meanwhile, credit card ...
Journal-Courier

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

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report. The total national average credit score ...
Wall Street Journal

Average Car Loan Interest Rates by Credit Score

Learn how credit scores influence car loan interest rates in 2025 and discover tips to secure the best financing for your next vehicle purchase Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris ...
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3 Ways a Personal Loan Can Help You Build Credit

There are many reasons to take out a personal loan. You may have an unexpected emergency, home renovations or a major event coming up. Whatever the reason, taking out a personal loan and paying it ...
Newsday

National credit score drop signals growing affordability issues, including on Long Island

Gen Z's credit scores have dropped more than those of any other generation in the past year, driven largely by student loan debt, according to a recent report, making it more difficult for the younger ...
U.S. News & World Report

Your Chase Sapphire Reserve Fee Is Shooting Up. Here's How to Downgrade

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® annual fee goes up to $795 for existing cardholders starting Oct. 26. If you downgrade to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, you can preserve your account and points with ...
The Motley Fool

Here's What Happens When You Pay Your Credit Card Bill Every Week

Most people set their credit card to autopay once a month and don't think twice about it. That's totally fine. But a few years ago I randomly fell into the habit of paying mine every single week ...
Chicago Tribune

Doing it my way: How Illinois programs help build confidence in the kitchen for those with disabilities

On a recent Sunday, I stood in the kitchen with my brother Daniel, watching as he cracked the fifth and final egg into a bowl — the blue bowl, his favorite for making scrambled eggs. He reached for ...