The average credit score in every state

Plus, the best time of year to buy a car. No Images? Click here   Ever wonder when is the best time of year to buy a car? You're in luck, because we checked with auto-buying experts. Read on for their advice, plus see how your credit score compares to others in your state.  Janie   Take back your life It’s been a little more than 10 years since the financial crisis that kicked off the Great Recession. How are Americans’ finances faring today? Experian compared average credit scores by state using data from 2018. The top five states were Minnesota, South Dakota, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with average credit scores of 703 or higher. Mississippi, Louisiana, Nevada, Georgia and Texas took the five lowest spots, with average scores below 659. See how you stack up against your neighbors. Check out the whole map     Deal with it The one thing that can turn the car-buying process into a joyful experience is knowing you got a great deal. One of the ways to do that is by car-shopping at the right time. “Timing can be the difference between saving hundreds or thousands of dollars when buying a car,” said Kelsey Mays, senior editor of Cars.com. As the summer months near, you might be wondering if those three-day holiday weekends are really the best time to buy. We've got an expert breakdown for you.  The best time of year to buy a car Pro Tip: Ever baffled as to how much you should spend on or give as a wedding gift? Practices and customs vary so widely it's impossible to arrive at a single number. Instead, wedding and etiquette experts shared with us the 6 factors to consider when coming up with an amount that makes sense for you. Want more practical magic? The one financial account Natalie Morales won't share with her husband [Yahoo Finance] How do I avoid being a pushover at work? [Refinery 29] 9 gift ideas for college grads [U.S. News]    .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe