Economic issues are sending credit scores lower nationwide. Here's what's fueling the drop — and how to respond.

The average FICO score fell to 715 in April, down one point since January and two points from a year earlier. For consumers, ...

Americans’ credit scores are declining. That’s according to a new report from FICO, which shows the average credit score in ...

It’s a little bit odd that a number on a paper or screen can make us feel something so deep inside the pit of our stomachs, isn’t it? But that’s […] ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- What is your credit score? In today's world you really should be able to answer that question. And the answer should be 720 or above. Getting a good credit score takes time, a bit of ...

Whenever we discuss the benefits of using credit cards, we typically caveat it with the most important rule: pay your credit ...

Gen Z has seen its credit score drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt ...

In my early 20s, I automatically added money from my paychecks to my 401 (k). But after paying rent and my credit card bills, ...

A student credit card, when used responsibly, can help you establish a credit history, build your credit score and develop healthy spending habits. Use a student credit card for affordable, ...

If you were hoping the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut, its first of 2025, was going to make your credit card debt easier ...

The interactive product, called Optimal Path, uses an individual’s credit profile as well as data from millions of borrowers ...