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"I will retire with debt" — credit scores drop at fastest rate since Great Recession

Ellsworth Toohey
Sep 16, 2025
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Americans are experiencing the biggest credit score decline since the Great Recession. FICO data shows a two-point drop in the national average this year. The drop reflects rising financial strain as more borrowers miss payments on car loans, credit cards, and …

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