Having a perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth in 2025.

Reaching an 850 credit score, the highest possible in the FICO scoring system, might seem like a ticket to unlimited ...

The way your credit score is calculated is about to change — and as many as 91.5 million Americans will be impacted. Why some ...

Your credit score is a three-digit number that can play an outsize role in your financial life. Essentially, it is a numerical representation of your risk to creditors — i.e. how likely you are to ...

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The average U.S. credit score slipped nationwide, largely due to the resumption of federal student loan delinquency reporting on U.S. consumers’ credit reports, according to FICO. The scoring agency ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

If your credit score is on the lower side, you could be paying a "subprime tax" that adds up to more than $100,000 over the course of your life, according to a Bankrate study. The study found that ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. J.R. Whalen: Here's Your Money Briefing for Monday, December 23rd. I'm J.R.

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