A new survey by Statista Consumer Insights found that around one in five adults in the United States is currently paying off a loan. This puts the U.S. near the median of the surveyed countries, with ...

The national average FICO score fell, reflecting difficulties Americans face in staying financially afloat. See which group has dropped most.

Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.

The average FICO credit score fell in 2025—the largest drop since 2009—as student loan delinquencies returned after pandemic ...

New credit scoring will soon include buy now pay later, a welcome change for lenders who don’t want to make risky loans but maybe not so much for the growing share of users who pay late. BNPL’s ...

The national average FICO score has dropped to 715, a new report from decision managment company Fair Issac Corporation FICO says. This is down two points from 2024, and marks the second year in a row ...

Renters tend to have credit scores roughly 40 points lower than homeowners, says Rebecca Oakes, Equifax Canada’s ...

Every American knows how critical their credit score is. Or at least, they should. A high score unlocks a whole host of financial opportunities: Lower car payments, cheaper mortgages, or even approval ...