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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 ...

Topping the list of consumer frustrations in the Tri-State are errors on our credit reports. 44% of people polled in a recent survey found errors on their credit reports. Inaccuracies or even ...

Sometimes, the fraud involves manipulating a credit file to make the borrower appear less of a risk. It's a term called 'credit washing.' Fraud losses in auto loans were 21 times higher than those ...

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Use of the military's credit card program has spiked at commissaries after officials announced a 90-day, interest-free offer. (Denis Poroy/AP) Service members and their families are taking advantage ...

Equifax’s stock rose Wednesday after the credit bureau drew praise for the new discounted pricing scheme for its VantageScore credit-rating product aimed at competing with that of rival Fair Isaac ...

UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas – Chick-fil-A is celebrating the opening of its new Universal City location with free food. The Chick-fil-A at 700 Kitty Hawk Road is set to open at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16.

More than a third of all Americans have a credit score below 670, according to Experian. And many don’t realize what’s hurting their credit until they’re denied a loan or hit with higher costs. Your ...

Part of the homebuying process involves shopping around with multiple lenders for the best mortgage rate. But without a plan, the very act of shopping around can negatively impact your credit: A ...

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