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Credit score
How has your credit score affected you?
by
Daniel Shin
Feb 21, 2022
"Marketplace Tech" is exploring the credit score system and its algorithm. And we want to hear from you!
Why credit scores are up — for now
Oct 20, 2020
Many people have been using their stimulus checks and extra unemployment benefits to keep up with bills and pay down debt.
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.
Will these FICO changes affect your credit score?
Jan 23, 2020
The gap between "high scores and low scores is likely to get bigger," says AnnaMaria Andriotis of the Wall Street Journal.
FICO scores rose to record high in 2019
Jan 13, 2020
Nearly six in 10 Americans now have a FICO score at or above 700, which is considered "good" credit.
How a new service could help boost your credit score
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.
Oct 22, 2018
The Ultra FICO could make it easier for people with imperfect scores to qualify for credit.
FICO scores are going to change. Here's how.
Oct 22, 2018
The Ultra FICO could make it easier for people with imperfect scores to qualify for credit.
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.