9 surprising factors that can damage your credit score (and how to fix them)

From canceling old cards to cosigning loans, these surprising missteps can quietly hurt your score. Learn what affects your ...

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 ...

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 ...

2 Common Credit Score Myths That Can Tank Your Finances — And How To Fix Them

Avoid common credit mistakes that tank your score. Expert tips show how consistent habits, not income, build strong credit.

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 ...

The average credit score in every state — how do you stack up?

FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare and what you can do to boost your score.

Here's What Happens When Your Credit Score Reaches 850

There's no parade or shiny trophy for hitting an 850 credit score. Rather, being in the excellent range unlocks a few extra ...

Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too

The total national average credit score dropped two points this year to 715, according to the report from credit scoring company FICO. But Gen Z’s average score dropped three points to 676, the ...

Credit Squeeze Is Driving Down Spending for Low-Score Americans

Credit-card purchases in the US economy have increasingly been driven by borrowers with high scores, as less creditworthy ...
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Millions of Americans Could See Credit Scores Drop

A federal judge in Texas has reversed a Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule which barred medical debt from appearing on credit reports, a move that is set to negatively affect ...

What are business credit bureaus and how do they work?

Brex reports that business credit bureaus are vital for assessing a company's creditworthiness, influencing financing, and ...