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Map Shows Which States Are Most 'Financially Distressed'

Credit scores, forbearance rates, and rising bankruptcies all factor into which states fall into this category.
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Here's the average credit score for people who grew up in your area

Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios People who grew up in parts of the Upper Midwest and the Northeast tend to have relatively high credit scores in early middle-age, newly released data shows, while those from ...

54% of Gen Z feel anxious when checking their credit score

A debt-relief consultation is the first step to seeking help from a debt-relief company. Here's how to prepare.
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Your credit score may reveal where—and how—you were raised

A new study from Harvard’s Opportunity Insights group has uncovered a surprising truth: your credit score doesn’t just ...
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Here's What Happens When Your Credit Score Reaches 850

Lenders usually give their best offers to anyone with an "excellent" score of 800 or more, but higher never hurts. You'll have more leverage: With excellent credit, lenders want your business.
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FICO to include buy now, pay later data in new credit score models ...

FICO introduces new credit scores incorporating buy now, pay later data to help lenders make informed decisions as BNPL services surge in popularity amid economic pressures.