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 ...

The average credit score in the U.S. remained steady at 715 at the end of 2024, according to Experian data. But while stability has been the trend, recent developments suggest that credit scores could ...

A person’s credit score affects everything from buying a house to applying for a credit card— and a new map shows the average score state-by-state. Newsweek analyzed credit scores in each state using ...

Minnesota residents have the highest average credit score in the country, according to a new report by Motley Fool Money, a personal finance website. The average credit score nationwide for 2025 is ...

As you draw closer to retirement, it becomes more important than ever to stay on top of your financial health — which means looking at metrics like your credit score. Depending on how you've dealt ...

People who grew up in New England tend to have higher credit scores than those who grew up in several other U.S. regions, according to a study by The Opportunity Atlas. The study, based on anonymized ...

In another sign that the economy may be faltering, average credit scores across the country have taken a nosedive in 2025, according to a report released last week. And Gen Z is one demographic that's ...

Americans' credit scores can have a dramatic impact on their lives, with a low score potentially delaying homeownership, marriage, starting a family, or even preventing them from renting an apartment.