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 ...

Your credit score affects your ability to secure loans, rental housing, and favorable interest rates. Credit scores are determined by payment history, debt levels, credit mix, and length of credit ...

The average U.S. credit score is 715, according to FICO's Score Credit Insights, which examined data from April 2025. That's still in the "good" range, but it represents a two-point drop ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...