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State of Credit: 2017

The 2017 Experian State of Credit provides a comprehensive look at the credit behavior of consumers across America to determine the states and cities whose residents have the highest, lowest and most improved average credit scores.

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Top Cities for Singles With the Best Credit Scores

With Valentine’s Day coming, Experian reveals the top cities where millennial singles have the...

February 11, 2019

What Is Alternative Data?

Alternative data includes payment history from rent, utilities, and cell phones for credit reporting...

January 28, 2019

Student Loan Debt Reaches All-Time High in 2018

A recent study conducted by Experian shows that student loan debt in the U.S....

December 21, 2018

State of Credit Cards

Here is look at the current state of credit cards heading into the holidays....

December 18, 2018

43% of Holiday Shopping Identity Theft Occurs Online

The 2018 Experian holiday survey found that 43% of those who experienced identity theft...

November 19, 2018

Survey: Americans Plan to Spend an Average of Almost $850 on Holiday Gifts This Year

The American consumer plans to spend an average of almost $850 on gifts this...

November 7, 2018

What Is the Average Credit Score in the U.S.?

The average credit score in the U.S. reached 704 in April 2018, according to...

October 16, 2018

Survey: 12 Years Old Is the Average Age of a Child Identity Theft Victim

Experian’s recent Child Identity Theft Aftermath Survey found the average child identity theft victim...

August 26, 2018

Millennials Feel Held Back by Their Credit Scores

Feeling the pressure that comes from a poor credit history? You're not alone. Almost...

July 25, 2018

LGBTQ Money Survey Reports 50% Face Financial Challenges Due to Discrimination

In the 2018 Experian LGBTQ Finances Survey, 62% of respondents said they’ve experienced financial...

June 22, 2018

LGBTQ Money Survey: Attitudes, Challenges, and Opportunities

Most members of America’s LGBTQ community say they are more inclined to save money...

June 18, 2018

Identity Theft Statistics

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) recently announced its 2017 Data Breach report and...

March 15, 2018

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