It’s the Bigfoot of the financial world; a perfect credit score. AKA, the highest score a person can get. This mythical and elusive number for the FICO Score is 850. And, for those unaware, FICO ...

Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.

Minnesota residents have the highest average credit score in the country, according to a new report by Motley Fool Money, a personal finance website. The average credit score nationwide for 2025 is ...

Key Takeaways Millennials average a 691 FICO score—though that's solidly in the "good" range, there's room for improvement.By your 40s, you've likely earned a higher score due to a longer credit ...