Credit scores are the gatekeepers of credit. They determine how much credit you’ll receive and under what terms. Credit scores have also become more influential and are now used for job and apartment ...

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

As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and credit scores exist, understanding which one lenders use can be helpful.

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