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What everyday consumers really think about their credit in 2026

Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Reporter · Bloomington, IL

With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 1 min read
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What everyday consumers really think about their credit in 2026 — Bloomington Health news

FICO reports that Americans are increasingly engaged with credit, with 89% taking steps to improve financial health, yet many misconceptions persist about scoring.

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