The States With the Largest Credit Score Decreases, Ranked

And if you rely on a credit card, loans, or other ways of borrowing money, you’ll know that it becomes increasingly harder to ...

Here's Why Your Credit Score Dropped Even Though You Paid Everything on Time

Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in ...

Map reveals America's worst credit score drops

Average credit scores dropped in all 50 U.S. states between 2024 and 2025, pointing to growing financial strain.

Credit scores plummet across multiple states creating 'perfect storm' for American wallets, expert says

Some states are seeing major credit score declines, but recovery is possible with the right strategies. Expert Micah Smith ...
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Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most

Credit scores were down across the country over the past year. Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year ...

Minimum payments myth and more decoded: What 50% of U.S. consumers don’t know about managing credit wisely

Credit One Bank reports that a survey reveals 50% of U.S. consumers misunderstand credit scores, impacting financial ...

Your first credit card can make or break your financial life

A year of small, everyday decisions decides whether you end up with a strong 750+ credit score or spend years repairing the ...

10 Simple Steps To Get a Personal Loan With a 600 Credit Score

Check out this 10-point plan of clever ways for would-be borrowers with credit scores near 600 to secure a personal loan.

Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns

The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ ...

Here's What Happens When You Request a Credit Limit Increase

When you request a credit limit increase, your issuer immediately reviews your risk profile. That review can raise your ...

We Finally Paid Off Our Last Piece of Debt. I Didn’t Expect It to Backfire Like This.

My husband and I recently paid off our car loan early. It was the last piece of debt we had. We did so to prepare for our ...

Taking out a loan? First make these 5 smart moves to raise your credit score - whether you have weeks or months

With even a brief window, motivated borrowers can quickly boost their credit scores before applying for a loan, allowing them to qualify for better interest rates.