Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too

Gen Z has seen its credit score drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt.

Americans' credit scores have been tumbling — but 1 group is currently facing the harshest financial reality. Why that's a big deal

The inaugural credit insights report from data analytics firm FICO, released Sept. 16, shows the national average FICO score remains at 715 — a two-point drop from 2024, first reported in April, and ...
Forbes

Gen Z And Credit Anxiety: Why Checking Your Score Matters More Than Ever

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 ...

Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America

Gen Z is facing a "catastrophic" credit situation, as one expert cautions against poor money habits leading to a lifetime of ...

Gen Z is facing a credit score crisis

This also means that Gen Zers have more substantial swings in their credit scores than older people who've had more time to ...

Credit scores just plunged at fastest pace since Great Recession — how does your FICO compare to the new average?

Bankcard delinquency rates, for example, hit 11.7% this year, only 2% shy of the Great Recession peak. Meanwhile, credit card ...

Why Gen-Z Is Falling Behind On Credit—And How To Catch Up Fast

About 18% of Generation-Z have never checked their credit score. Among those who feel stressed about their credit, 62% said anxiety keeps them from looking at their score at all. This disconnect isn’t ...
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Gen Z's credit scores are dropping. Here's what to do if yours is too

NEW YORK — (AP) — 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 ...