Average Credit Scores by Demographic
Consumer credit scores, such as FICO Scores developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation, are used by lenders and other businesses to assess a... read more »
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Consumer credit scores, such as FICO Scores developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation, are used by lenders and other businesses to assess a... read more »
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Your credit scores will play an important role throughout your adult life. Most, if not all, lending-based decisions made by lenders involve your... read more »
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When you apply for and borrow money from a credit card issuer or lender, you make a contractual promise to make payments on the debt you owe by a... read more »
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When you apply for a new loan or credit card, a lender will check your credit score as part of the application process. Different brands of... read more »
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It’s no secret that having good credit pays off, especially when you apply for financing like a credit card or loan. Although you know that... read more »
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In a lot of ways, credit scoring has worked largely the same way since the first FICO credit score was made available by Equifax in 1989: Lenders... read more »
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Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, trying to open a new credit card, or financing a new vehicle, your credit scores will very likely play a... read more »
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While the average American consumer’s credit score is on the rise, many still don’t understand what their overall credit profile... read more »
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Trying to be the best at something is the American way. Students work hard to earn 4.0 GPAs in college or straight As in high school. Athletes... read more »
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Just like keeping a close eye on your weight is a good idea if you want to maintain good health, monitoring your credit scores is also a smart... read more »
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The implementation of mandatory comprehensive credit reporting (CCR) legislation is underway in Australia, meaning consumers will... read more »
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Establishing or rebuilding a good credit score can be tricky, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Options like secured credit... read more »
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For all that credit can be a powerful tool, it can also be the means by which we get ourselves into a whole heap of trouble. And knowing the... read more »
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Knowing how to improve your credit score can go a long way toward solidifying a solid, healthy financial future. With so many companies and ads... read more »
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How is your credit score calculated? In the article below, we’ll take a look at the factors that go into your score and what you can do to... read more »
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In personal finance, credit scores are what make the world — or, at least, the lines of credit — go ’round. So it’s small wonder that, no matter... read more »
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One of the first things anyone learns when they begin developing their personal finance skills is the importance of building and maintaining a... read more »
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It wasn’t until my 20s that I really began to care about my credit score and it’s also the first time I wondered, “What is the highest credit... read more »
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If you find yourself asking, “What is a good credit score?” you’re likely gearing up to make a big purchase like a new vehicle or perhaps a new... read more »
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If you’re searching for information on how to check a FICO score, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ll provide an overview of FICO scores... read more »
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If you’re getting ready to make a big purchase — say a car, an RV or a house — you’ve probably had someone tell you not to check your credit... read more »
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Paying off credit cards can improve credit scores substantially as outstanding debt is the second most heavily-weighted factor in... read more »
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FICO is the original and most widely used credit score by lenders. According to the FICO website, 90 of the top 100 largest U.S. financial... read more »
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Do you know what your credit score is? As most of us are aware, FICO credit scores are how lenders measure our credit-worthiness when considering... read more »
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It can be tough to sort fact from urban legend when it comes to your credit scores and reports, but experts say buying into credit-related... read more »