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

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

Monitor your credit reports to fix mistakes before they limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on loans ...

From canceling old cards to cosigning loans, these surprising missteps can quietly hurt your score. Learn what affects your credit (and what to do about it) — from the experts.

Think of your credit score as your money report card. Banks and lenders look at it when you apply for a credit card, a car ...

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 ...

The average credit score in February 2025 was 715, according to FICO, the data analytics firm whose scoring models are used in 90% of lending decisions. That's compared to 716 in January 2025 and 717 ...

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