The average credit score in every state — how do you stack up?

FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare and what you can do to boost your score.

Here's What Happens When Your Credit Score Reaches a Perfect 850

Getting an 850 credit score might sound cool -- but is it necessary? Learn why getting a perfect score isn't as important as ...

Credit score: Decoding your credit report — understanding every detail

Wealth and credit advisors often recommend that individuals check their credit reports from time to time. It is advised to ...
USA Today

The road to 850: Five pathways to a perfect credit score

Perfect credit, or even really good credit, opens doors for American consumers. Better interest rates on loans. Better odds of renting an apartment or landing a job. Lower insurance premiums. But how ...
Business Wire

Nearly Half of Gen Z Doesn’t Know What Affects Their Credit Score, According to New USAA Report

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly half of Gen Zers (45%) lack a good understanding of the factors that affect their credit score, with roughly 1 in 5 (18%) having never checked their credit score ...

Credit Scores Are Down—The Biggest One-Year Drop Since the Financial Crisis

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

Having a low credit score can double your homeowners insurance cost, report finds

A new report found that having a low credit score can double the amount a person pays for homeowners insurance, and the figure is higher for those in Illinois. The Consumer Federation of America and ...