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This is the story of how a poorly-timed credit card purchase turned into a massive credit score drop. While it does have a (mostly) happy ending, there are some lessons to be learned. Not long ago, a ...

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The average American has multiple credit cards. Here's what's actually normal in 2026 and how many you really need.

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The national average credit score fell to 717, according to a new report from FICO. Credit scores had steadily improved for a decade, but increases in missed borrower payments and rising consumer debt ...