Discover how credit scores and credit reports differ, why each is important, and how they impact your financial life.

Credit scores usually range from 300-850. The goal is to get to 670 to be in the good range for your credit score. Once you get to 740, your credit is very good. The ultimate credit score is 800 and ...

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The average credit score in February 2025 was 715, according to FICO, the data analytics firm whose scoring models are used in 90% of lending decisions. That's compared to 716 in January 2025 and 717 ...