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What is a good credit score? Here’s what experts say

Having a good credit score opens the door for lower interest rates on loans and credit cards, potentially saving you thousands of dollars over your lifetime

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The first step you should take to build your credit, according to experts

Taking the first step in building your credit is critical ‘if you intend to purchase a home or car with credit, or otherwise intend to apply for credit in the future,’ one expert said

The Independent UK

A five-step plan to improve your credit score in 2026

‘Credit is like a muscle, you have to use it to have it,’ one expert said

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Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Fair Isaac Corporation's Report

Fair Isaac Corporation is scheduled to release its first-quarter results soon, and analysts are projecting a double-digit surge in earnings.

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How Is Fair Isaac's Stock Performance Compared to Other Software & Services Stocks?

Fair Isaac has outperformed its industry peers recently, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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Nearly Half of Americans May Not Be Ready for This Huge Credit Report Update (Plus What You Can Do)

Nearly half of Americans may be unprepared for a major credit report update. Learn what’s changing and how to protect your credit score now.

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Fair Isaac Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Fair Isaac has notably underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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Credit Score News Could Help First-Time Homebuyers

Lenders who sell mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac used to only be able to use FICO for loan qualification. Now there's VantageScore, owned by the three major credit bureaus.

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4 Ways To Protect Your Credit If You Use BNPL Apps

Many BNPL users are unaware of new changes and credit impacts. Learn four smart ways to protect your credit and avoid costly mistakes with these apps.

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Fair Isaac's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Fair Isaac is scheduled to post its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts predict a double-digit rise in the company’s bottom-line figure.

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FICO’s Big Dip Could Be the Best Buying Chance of the Year

Why is FICO stock down and is it a buy? Despite Equifax’s new product, FICO still holds 85–90% of the mortgage market, making this dip a buying opportunity.

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Don't Make These 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Mistakes

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Hack Your Credit Score: More People Are Using Rent Payments As the New Secret Weapon For FICO Boosts

Your monthly rent could do more than just keep a roof over your head. It can also help you build credit. Recent data from TransUnion shows a noticeable jump in the number of people who plan to or already are self-reporting their rent payments. The number of consumers whose rent…

Benzinga

'My FICO Score Is Zero,' Says Dave Ramsey. He 'Can't Rent An Apartment,' But Can Buy The Whole Apartment Complex

Dave Ramsey is often unapologetic when it comes to the credit industry. In last year’s talk about his signature “7 Baby Steps,” the personal finance expert made one thing unmistakable: you don’t need a credit card, a car lease, or a high credit score to build wealth.

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What's Going On With Fair Issac (FICO) Shares Thursday?

Fair Issac Corporation (NYSE:FICO) shares are trading higher on Thursday after the company launched its FICO Mortgage Direct License Program. Under the program tri-merge resellers are able to calculate and distribute FICO Scores directly to customers.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on AI Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.15%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.12%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Rise Before the Open on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes and AI Optimism

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.14%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.32% this morning, buoyed by hopes for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence.

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Credit Scores Tumble For The Second Year In A Row, As Americans Struggle To Stay Afloat

The national average FICO score has dropped to 715, a new report from decision managment company Fair Issac Corporation (NYSE: FICO) says. This is down two points from 2024, and marks the second year in a row that credit scores have declined.

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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

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Fair Isaac Stock: Is FICO Underperforming the Technology Sector?

Despite Fair Isaac’s recent underperformance relative to its sector peers, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Fortune

Klarna goes public as millions of Americans rely on buy-now, pay-later. Experts worry it's snowballing 'quickly into a serious financial burden'

New data about BNPL comes at the heels of Klarna’s IPO on Wednesday.

Fortune

Tech leaders in financial services say responsible AI is necessary to unlock GenAI value

A new FICO report takes an in-depth look at the challenges facing chief AI officers, CTOs, and CIOs.

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Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Fair Isaac Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Fair Isaac has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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Your Bank May Penalize You for Using Buy Now, Pay Later: Here’s What You Need To Know

Credit agencies like FICO will begin including BNPL loans for the first time on your credit score. Learn what this could mean for your credit score and wallet.

Benzinga

Fannie, Freddie Set Stage For Mortgage Credit Overhaul With VantageScore 4.0, But Lenders Urge Caution

Rent and light-bill history could soon help millions secure a mortgage. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has told Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac they may now accept VantageScore 4.0, a credit model that counts on-time rent and utility payments, alongside the long-dominant FICO score.

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