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 ...

Money Saving Monday: How to boost your credit score

If you’re trying to boost your credit score, Kredit recommends paying your bills on time. Even better? Pay more than the ...
HerMoney on MSN

How To Build A Good Credit Score After Taking A Hit

Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill, only to unexpectedly watch your credit take a hit? It stinks. And unfortunately, it ...
Seattle Times

How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score

Part of the homebuying process involves shopping around with multiple lenders for the best mortgage rate. But without a plan, the very act of shopping around can negatively impact your credit: A ...
moneywise

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

If you’ve been enjoying the freedom of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, you’ve been basking in a period of little to no consequences for missed payments. BNPL lets you spread out the cost of a ...

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 ...
Yardbarker

Butch Harmon reveals the fastest way for amateurs to cut five shots off their score

Butch Harmon has long been regarded as one of the top coaches in golf, having spent decades alongside some of the game’s biggest names. He’s held in high esteem across the sport, with many elite ...
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 ...
10 News

Rucker: Explanation or excuse? Either way, Tennessee’s defense needs to improve.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It’s not quite right to suggest Tennessee’s defense has a problem, but it absolutely has concerns, and some of those concerns were on display in the second half of a 56-24 rout of ...
app.com

Rutgers football vs. Ohio instant analysis: Scarlet Knights avoid nightmare in opener but have work to do

PISCATAWAY – Rutgers football avoided what would’ve been a season-opening disaster. The Scarlet Knights beat Ohio 34-31 to kick off their 2025 campaign Thursday night at SHI Stadium in Week 1 of the ...
The Motley Fool

5 Reasons You Can Be Denied a Credit Card (Besides Your Credit Score)

Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures that our product ratings are not influenced by compensation. Citi ...
Business Wire

Nearly Half of Gen Z Doesn’t Know What Affects Their Credit Score, According to New USAA Report

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly half of Gen Zers (45%) lack a good understanding of the factors that affect their credit score, with roughly 1 in 5 (18%) having never checked their credit score ...