Personal Finance
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Topic: "Credit Scores"
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Infographic of the week
Mapped: The Average Credit Card Debt in Every U.S. State (2024)
This map visualizes the average credit card debt held by households in each U.S. state and ranks the states where residents pay off the debt the fastest and slowest. Data is sourced from Bankrate (2024) who also used average monthly household income to calculate how long it takes to pay off balances.
Where does your State rank? →Serious Stuff
Your credit score is based on five core factors:
- 35% – Payment history
- 30% – Credit utilization
- 15% – Length of credit history
- 10% – Inquiries and new credit
- 10% – Diversification of credit
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