FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare 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.

Every American knows how critical their credit score is. Or at least, they should. A high score unlocks a whole host of financial opportunities: Lower car payments, cheaper mortgages, or even approval ...

A 750+ credit score unlocks more than low interest rates. Learn about the top hidden perks, from cheaper car insurance to ...

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

The average FICO credit score fell in 2025—the largest drop since 2009—as student loan delinquencies returned after pandemic ...

New York (CNN) — Credit scores are falling at the fastest pace since the Great Recession as Americans struggle to keep up with the high cost of living and the return of student debt payments. The ...

Credit scores are dropping nationwide, reflecting struggles Americans are having to stay afloat financially, according to FICO. The national FICO score, or three-digit number used to summarize your ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 out this week. The total ...

Clicking the "pay later" option at checkout could start impacting your credit score in the coming weeks. In February, the credit scoring agency FICO announced it would begin factoring Buy Now, Pay ...