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    • A Deep Dive into the Distribution of the FICO Score Across the US A Deep Dive into the Distribution of the FICO Score Across the US
      A Deep Dive into the Distribution of the FICO Score Across the US
      November 13, 2019
      Scoring Solutions

      FICO research points to a trend indicating that the average FICO® Score on the U.S. population has been gradually increasing since coming out of the “great recession” of the mid to late 2000’s. There are many factors which may be contributing to this. In general, we are seeing a decrease in negative information on credit reports in these more recent time period…

      Tom Quinn by Tom Quinn
    • "Score a Better Future" Increases FICO Score Understanding "Score a Better Future" Increases FICO Score Understanding
      "Score a Better Future" Increases FICO Score Understanding
      October 14, 2019
      Scoring Solutions

      Your FICO® Score today doesn’t have to be your FICO® Score in the future. That is our mantra for FICO’s Score a Better Future program because we want to empower consumers to reach their financial goals. Score a Better Future is a series of free educational events FICO is holding across the US that bring together consumer advocates, credit counselors, and community lea…

      Tom Quinn by Tom Quinn
    • The 850 FICO Score The 850 FICO Score
      The 850 FICO Score
      September 17, 2019
      Scoring Solutions

      Some of the more frequent credit score related questions people ask are around the subject of a perfect FICO® Score:  What is the perfect FICO® Score? How can I get a perfect FICO® Score? Does anyone have a perfect FICO® Score? What’s the typical credit profile of someone who has a perfect FICO® Score? FICO® Scores range from 300-850*.  Each…

      Tom Quinn by Tom Quinn
    • FICO Score Planner: Helping People Meet Their FICO Score Goals FICO Score Planner: Helping People Meet Their FICO Score Goals
      FICO Score Planner: Helping People Meet Their FICO Score Goals
      July 18, 2018
      Scoring Solutions

      Functioning in the U.S. economy using cash only can be a challenge.  Simple daily transactions, such as making an online purchase, going out to eat, or even paying a bridge toll is a lot easier if you have a credit or debit card. Most people know that having a higher credit score is a positive thing as it can help increase access to credit at more attractive r…

      Tom Quinn by Tom Quinn
    • Will FICO® Scores Determine the Super Bowl? Will FICO® Scores Determine the Super Bowl?
      Will FICO® Scores Determine the Super Bowl?
      January 25, 2017
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      Super Bowl fever is starting to build as Super Bowl Sunday approaches. As part of the lead-up to the game, there is a great deal of speculation and analysis (and non-stop media coverage!) on which team will take the title — the Atlanta Falcons or the New England Patriots. Of course, people are studying stats with obvious relevance to a victory: team performance dur…

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