Is There Any Point in Chasing a 'Perfect' Credit Score? Here's the Truth

Only 1.76% of Americans have a perfect credit score. Here's why you don't need one, and what matters more for your financial ...

The best car loans for bad credit in February 2026

To determine which auto loans are the best for consumers with bad credit, CNBC Select analyzed more than a dozen car loan providers, including banks, dealerships and online marketplaces. When ...
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What a 'good' credit score can get you in 2026 — from lower rates to easier approvals

In 2026, a strong credit score can offer lower interest rates, easier loan approvals, cheaper insurance & better housing ...

The Average Credit Score in Your 40s and 50s—How Do You Stack Up?

The average credit score for Americans in their 40s and 50s sits in the low 700s, which is good enough to access credit but ...
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Credit score average is ‘pretty healthy,’ VantageScore CEO says — but high earners are masking signs of financial distress

The average VantageScore credit score was 701 in October, within a scale of 300 to 850. That's steady from a month earlier, and down just one point from October 2024. VantageScore CEO Silvio Tavares ...
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Where Does Your Credit Score Stand Compared to the National Average?

This map of the average credit score by state shows how credit scores differ by region Aaron McDade is a breaking news reporter for Investopedia. He is an experienced journalist who has covered ...