Credit scores are really just a number used by lenders that predict how likely a consumer is to pay back a loan on time. These three-digit numbers, which typically range between 300 and 850, highlight ...

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Here's the average credit score for Americans in every age group, from Gen Z to Baby Boomers, plus how your own score stacks ...

In 2025, the average credit score for Gen Z borrowers fell to 676, well below the national average of 715, according to a FICO report.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the last year, largely because of ...