In July, the average credit score was 711, according to Business Insider.<br />This is compared to a reading of 708 in April, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.<br />The report concluded that the increase in credit scores nationwide stemmed from two things:<br />Financial assistance by the government and expanded unemployment benefits.<br />The average credit score for Americans rose slightly during the novel coronavirus pandemic.<br />This is even though times have gotten more stressful and difficult for many.
