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 ...

Buy now, pay later just got riskier — take these steps before it hits your credit

This fall, FICO's new models will track your BNPL payments, so those previously invisible late payments could now hurt your ...

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, and the Silent Generation.

5 credit score myths you need to stop believing

Finder.com reports five common credit score myths, clarifying misconceptions about bank history, marriage, payments, and rent ...

Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America

Gen Z is facing a "catastrophic" credit situation, as one expert cautions against poor money habits leading to a lifetime of ...

Map Shows Average Credit Score In Every US State

A strong score usually leads to better loan terms and lower interest rates, whereas a weak score can limit (or even stop) access to all types of credit.

Gen Z faces steepest drop in credit scores as economic pressures mount

Members of Generation Z have experienced the sharpest decline in credit health this year, The News York Times reported ...