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The average credit score falls again -- with one generation struggling more

The average FICO credit score across the U.S. has fallen for a second year in a row. The latest statistics from Fair Isaac ...
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One Missed Payment, a 100-Point Drop: Strategies to Recover Your Score After Decades of Diligence

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. A Reddit user is concerned about his credit score. After ...
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The No. 1 Mistake That Can Tank Your Credit Score 100 Points Instantly

A good credit score is the foundation of a healthy financial life. Without a good credit score, you’ll pay more to borrow ...
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3 Little-Known Perks of Having a Credit Score of 750 or Higher

High credit scores can lower your car insurance premiums by over $90 a month Employers and landlords may use your credit history when making decisions Excellent credit unlocks access to premium credit ...
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Mortgage Lenders Can Use a Second Credit Score. Is That Good for Borrowers?

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore. By Ann Carrns Your credit score helps ...