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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. Take a look at the full study.

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Tables and Charts

January 30, 2018

FTC Consumer Sentinel Network State Complaint Rates January 1 – December 31, 2016 Identity Theft Complaints Rank Victim State Complaints Per 100,000 Population Complaints 1 Michigan 175.6 17,430 2...

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January 16, 2018

Clear State Average VantageScore Average # of Credit Cards Average Balance on Credit Cards Alaska 668 2.9 $8,515 Alabama 654 2.69 $5,961 Arkansas 657 2.76 $5,660 Arizona 669 3.04...

And the Debt Capital of America Is…

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When people hear about the “debt crisis in Washington,” they usually think about the federal government’s habit of spending (much) more than it takes in. Turns out the individual...

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Why Do Minneapolis-St. Paul Residents Have the Highest Credit Scores in the US?

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The temperatures may be low in the Gopher state, but the credit scores are high, according to Experian’s latest annual State of Credit study. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area boasts...

How Much Credit Should I Use?

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Identity theft has become big business for criminals: 15.4 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2016. Make sure you understand how to check your credit report for...

Can I Get A Mortgage With Bad Credit?

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So, you want to get a mortgage, but your credit score is not so good. There are probably more than a few questions swirling in your head right now....

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