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The national average FICO score has dropped to 715, a new report from decision managment company Fair Issac Corporation (NYSE: FICO) says. This is down two points from 2024, and marks the second year in a row that credit scores have declined.

In a curious demonstration of sympathy, a recruiter sided online with the candidates who "ghost" them. The Reddit post, from a recruiter at a boutique firm, describes a “new trend” of candidates disappearing after a positive phone screen. But instead of blaming the job seekers, the recruiter points the finger…

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Swati Dhingra, a member of the Bank’s rate-setting committee, argued there was no need to be ‘overly cautious’ about lowering borrowing costs.

Developing good financial habits can get you out of debt, especially if you're willing to commit to the long haul. A 26-year-old is currently $20,000 in debt and shared their story on Reddit. 

Allen’s father died in a car accident when he was 11 years old

It pays less and less to buy and flip a home these days

Hong Kong lawmakers have passed a bill to ban inadequate housing in subdivided apartments

A 34-year-old woman said she is reconsidering her engagement after discovering her fiancé, 41, spent $20,000 on race boat parts instead of saving for their $5,000 wedding. She posted on Reddit that they had agreed to postpone their October elopement until next year to keep finances stable, but she said…