NBC 10 News Today: Louisiana has the 2nd lowest average credit score in US
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana has the lowest average credit score in the United States, with a score of 690, significantly below the national average of 715. Credit scores are crucial as they influence interest rates, credit card rewards, and the ability to purchase major items like homes and cars. A higher credit score can […]
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Searching for free tax assistance before the April 15 deadline? The Highland Center is offering free tax assistance to those in the community. The volunteer income tax assistance program gives free tax return help to anyone who earned $67,000 or less in 2024. The program allows…
(NEXSTAR) — Everything's bigger in Texas and currently, per new data, that includes the number of Texans experiencing financial hardships. Financial resource outlet WalletHub recently compared all 50 states across six categories, including credit scores, people with accounts in distress, change in number of bankruptcy filings and more. States were…
Dealing with credit card debt If you’re struggling with credit card debt, you’re not alone. Earlier this year, the American credit card balance set a record of more than $1.2 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The average credit card debt for a Minnesotan ranges between…