Do you know your credit score? It can sure make a difference when you need to borrow money, but many people are clueless ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's a three-digit number that can influence your borrowing power and can set you up for success when making major purchases, including a car or a home. Lenders use your ...

Your credit score plays a key role in whether you get approved for loans and credit cards, and just as importantly, in the interest rate you’ll pay on them. The best way to build a strong score is to ...

I had a friend once tell me, "Now that my credit score is over 800, I can get approved for anything I want!" I wish it worked that way. I have an 822 score myself, and I've still been denied for new ...

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 ...

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 ...

A 100-point drop in a credit score can be "absolutely catastrophic." It can also take years to recover from, according to LendingTree chief credit analyst Matt Schulz. The Federal Reserve Bank of New ...