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 ...

Credit Scores by Generation: How Age Influences Your FICO Score

Discover how average credit scores vary by generation, with a detailed breakdown for Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, baby boomers, ...

The way your credit score is calculated is about to change — and as many as 91.5 million Americans will be impacted

This article originally appeared on Moneywise.com under the title: The way your credit score is calculated is about to change ...

Here's How Much the Fed Rate Cut Will Actually Save You on Credit Card Debt

Interest rates were cut by a small amount, and your credit card's APR may go down even less. Here's how to save real money on ...

Credit Card 7-year rule: Is it true that your credit history is cleared after this date?

Many consumers believe that unpaid credit card debt disappears after seven years, but that's not entirely true, and while ...
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Consumers' credit scores have dipped in 2025

FICO’s inaugural Credit Insights report shows U.S. credit scores dipping as inflation and student loan payments weigh on consumers. Gen Z faces the steepest declines, with student loan debt driving ...
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Turn Over a New Financial Leaf this Fall: Strategies for Credit Score Success

Understand how your credit score impacts your financial journey. Learn the factors behind it and steps to improve it for ...

Steps to improve your credit score in a year for better loan approvals and rates

There are no shortcuts to building a good credit history and score. It is about steady, disciplined behaviour. Use credit ...

The 3 Best Credit Cards for Groceries This Week, Oct. 28, 2025

If you do most of your grocery or household shopping through Amazon Fresh or at Whole Foods, the Prime Visa (see rates and ...