Credit Scores by Generation: How Age Influences Your FICO Score

Discover how average credit scores vary by generation, with a detailed breakdown for Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, baby boomers, ...

9 surprising factors that can damage your credit score (and how to fix them)

From canceling old cards to cosigning loans, these surprising missteps can quietly hurt your score. Learn what affects your ...
Forbes

Average Credit Scores Are Falling—Here’s How To Protect Your Finances Now

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 ...
New York Post

Gen Z’s credit scores dropped more than any other generation this year

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week. The total national average ...
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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 ...