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The average FICO credit score across the U.S. has fallen for a second year in a row. The latest statistics from Fair Isaac ...

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 ...

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Borrowers can compare lenders without damaging credit by getting prequalified, shopping within 45 days and delaying new ...

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