This immediately makes sense, living in the south, but how fantastic to go beyond easy assumptions for an actual root of the problem. I bet there’s at least 50 policy wonks saying I’ve been screaming this for years!!!!

THeileen4ever.bsky.socialMay 24, 2024 4:12pm

Here is a gift link if anyone needs it: Wapo “Analysis: Why the South has such low credit scores” wapo.st/3wZ53Kx

Analysis | Why the South has such low credit scores

Why does the American South have worse credit scores than the rest of the country? Hint: It's not just race or income.