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FICO changes could lower 40 million credit scores

by Andie Corban and Kai Ryssdal Jan 23, 2020
The change in how FICO is measured could make it more expensive for millions of Americans to borrow.
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Will these FICO changes affect your credit score?

by Miguel Contreras Jan 23, 2020
The gap between "high scores and low scores is likely to get bigger," says AnnaMaria Andriotis of the Wall Street Journal.
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FICO scores rose to record high in 2019

by Mitchell Hartman Jan 13, 2020
Nearly six in 10 Americans now have a FICO score at or above 700, which is considered "good" credit.
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by Katherine Wiles Sep 30, 2019
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by Renata Sago Dec 21, 2018
Experian says consumers who let the firm monitor their checking accounts could get easier access to credit.
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FICO scores are going to change. Here's how.

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Sabri Ben-Achour Oct 22, 2018
The Ultra FICO could make it easier for people with imperfect scores to qualify for credit.
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by Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Sabri Ben-Achour Oct 22, 2018
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4 things you should know about protecting your kid's credit

by Andy Uhler Oct 4, 2018
It's something parents need to think about more and more these days.
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In China, your credit could depend on how often you visit your parents

by Molly Wood Aug 20, 2018
The country is designing a credit score that factors in social behavior.
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Why does everybody want me to check my credit score?

by Amy Scott Aug 8, 2018
Once a closely held secret, free scores are abundant.
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