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Podcast: ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
Episode: ELI5 Credit Scores - why do FICO scores end at 850?
Description: What was the recent algorithm change that is affecting everyone's credit scores? Why do FICO scores start at 300 and end at 850? What factors affect my credit score? Â ... We explain like i'm five! Â Thank you to Empower, the sponsor of today's episode. For more info about Empower, visit: empower.me/ELI5 Â Help more people fund us by leaving a rating on iTunes. Â Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community as always and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of t...