Gen Z has seen its credit score drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt.

Gen Z is facing a "catastrophic" credit situation, as one expert cautions against poor money habits leading to a lifetime of ...

Gen Z faces the sharpest credit score declines, driven by student loans, rising delinquencies, and higher debt. Learn why ...

This also means that Gen Zers have more substantial swings in their credit scores than older people who've had more time to ...

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This article was paid for by USAA Bank. Establishing and maintaining a good credit score is an essential part of unlocking many financial opportunities in life, impacting everything from mortgage and ...

Gen Z, who saw the biggest drop since 2020, largely due to student loan debt, could face a harder time purchasing cars and homes.

A USAA report reveals that nearly half of Gen Zers don’t understand what makes for good credit. The study done by the financial services company headquartered in San Antonio shows that 45% of the ...

FICO’s report also highlights a shift in consumers’ credit score distribution. The share of people with scores between 600 ...

The national credit score average dropped by two points, the fastest decrease since 2009, a new FICO report revealed.

The average FICO credit score fell in 2025—the largest drop since 2009—as student loan delinquencies returned after pandemic ...