The average American credit score is 716, according to FICO. You’ll need to get into the mid 750’s to score the most attractive offers, credit experts say.
It is the biggest financial decision for many younger adults: Should I rent a home or buy one? The decision is especially difficult these days, with both interest rates and rents having risen in the past few years.
If you have more than $250,000 in deposits at a bank, you may want to check that all of your money is insured by the federal government.
The Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation, or FDIC, implemented new requirements for deposit insurance for trust accounts starting April 1.