Economic issues are sending credit scores lower nationwide. Here's what's fueling the drop — and how to respond.

The national credit score average dropped by two points, the fastest decrease since 2009, a new FICO report revealed.

It's the first Nation's Report Card since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. The ...

Credit scores don’t matter unless you’re trying to get a loan, rent an apartment, secure insurance, buy a home, avoid paying a deposit to utility companies, or even land some jobs. OK. Unless you’re ...