What Happens When You Reach an 850 Credit Score? It's Not What You Think

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

The beginner's guide to credit scores: How to understand and improve your score

A good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

A Fight Over Credit Scores Turns Into All-Out War

Your FICO score has long determined whether you could get a mortgage, car loan or credit card. That could change soon.
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What Does FICO’s Direct Sale Plan Shakeup Mean for You and Your Credit Score?

FICO has announced a major shakeup that will make it cheaper and easier for lenders to get your credit score. For the big ...
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Average FICO score sheds two points in 2025. Who's seeing the largest drop?

Credit scores are dropping nationwide, reflecting struggles Americans are having to stay afloat financially, according to FICO. The national FICO score, or three-digit number used to summarize your ...
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Average FICO Score Sheds 2 Points In 2025

Credit scores are dropping nationwide, reflecting struggles Americans are having to stay afloat financially, according to FICO. The national FICO score, or three-digit number used to summarize your ...
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Credit Scores Are Down—The Biggest One-Year Drop Since the Financial Crisis

The average FICO score dropped to 715 in April 2025, down from 717 in 2024, because of rising credit utilization and increased delinquencies. Student loan delinquencies surged after COVID-19 ...