For more than a decade, Americans watched their credit scores climb steadily upward, a reassuring sign of improving financial health following the Great Recession. However, it appears the streak has ...

More Americans are behind on payments, and in July, the average credit score fell. Delinquencies are increasing on mortgages and auto loans, and these balances are also growing due to inflation. Even ...

In July 2025, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) adopted the use of VantageScore 4.0 in addition to Classic FICO. 1 This study analyzes the impact of introducing a dual credit score ...

Explore average credit scores among U.S. racial groups and discover factors creating disparities. Learn why some groups face ...

FICO’s inaugural Credit Insights report shows U.S. credit scores dipping as inflation and student loan payments weigh on consumers. Gen Z faces the steepest declines, with student loan debt driving ...

The average U.S. credit score slipped nationwide, largely due to the resumption of federal student loan delinquency reporting on U.S. consumers’ credit reports, according to FICO. The scoring agency ...

Drivers with good credit pay about 43% less for car insurance compared to people with poor credit. Stronger credit can help you qualify for lower security deposits and better rental terms. Premium ...

The growing debt load carried by U.S. consumers is ringing alarm bells from Main Street to Wall Street. Data released this week by WalletHub paints a sobering picture of American credit health, with ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

A zero balance credit card can impact your credit score, and here’s why. (iStock) Too many financial consumers don’t understand their credit scores, and that’s a scenario that can lead to negative ...

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay. In some cases, your score ...