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Credit scores vary widely across the U.S., according to a study by personal finance firm WalletHub.

Regardless of what happens to the proposed credit card interest rate cap, a better credit score gets you access to better rates.

The national average credit score, which had been steadily increasing for over a decade, fell for the second consecutive year, according to a new report from FICO. Increases in credit card utilization ...

Your 30s and 40s are a busy time—you're probably juggling multiple priorities. Still, your credit score is important. Here's how you compare to others and how you can improve.

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 ...

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options are increasingly popular, particularly among young consumers. A recent survey from J.D. Power shows that 42% of millennials and Gen Z actively use BNPL loans ...

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Congratulations: You just earned a perfect 850 credit score. That's a major financial achievement, and definitely cause for celebration. But in terms of actual, tangible benefits, a perfect credit ...