Tag: credit scores

In the world of credit scores, a fair credit score can fall between 580 to 669 on the FICO scale or 601 to 660 on the VantageScore scale.

Having a good credit score can bring a multitude of benefits in various aspects of your financial life. From better chances of credit card and loan approval to

If you’ve read any of our introductory personal finance posts, you know we view credit scores, better known as FICO scores, as the lifeblood of any individual’s personal

I write this post from personal experience, and as a warning to others that the United States Postal Service is not operating at a level that can be

The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has introduced the new FICO Resilience Index which will complement the well-known and widely used credit-worthiness FICO score in an attempt to “…help[s]

A few months ago, we wrote about the soon-to-be-introduced UltraFICO Score and how it may help certain individuals with borderline FICO scores improve their creditworthiness. Now we’re hearing

Your credit score, also known as your FICO score, is more important than many are aware. In my piece, “The FICO Score,” I review what the FICO score

A recent Credit Sesame research report shows that the average credit score in the United States is 625. While it could be worse, let’s be honest, 625 is