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5 Things Mom Was Right About

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We all remember our favorite Mom-isms, ranging from “if you keep making that face it’ll stick that way” to “this hurts me more than it hurts you.” However, some of those classic Mom-isms can be applied to good personal finance management. In honor of Mother’s Day and the Moms we love, here are the top 5 Mom-isms that also translate to important financial lessons.

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More consumers nearing perfect FICO® Scores, but are scores improving?

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"It’s clear that there’s been a shift at both ends of the score distribution. Many consumers have moved into the top tier of the FICO® Score range by redoubling their efforts to maintain an excellent credit profile. Others have fallen into lower tiers, most likely due to the financial stress felt by many households."

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