Being aware of your credit score is an essential part of modern financial wellness, and it also helps to know how you compare to others in the U.S. and in your state.

Only a tiny fraction of Americans have reached the absolute top of the credit-scoring ladder in 2025, but that sliver of consumers tells an outsized story about how the system rewards long-term, ...

Only a tiny slice of Americans ever see a perfect 850 credit score, yet the habits that get them there are surprisingly ...