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10 Ways to Improve Your Credit
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Tags: Credit, Credit Score, Improve Credit, Bad Credit, Financial Advice
Your credit score can have a large effect on some of the major purchases you make such as a home or a car. Below are some ways to improve your credit score.
| 1. | Maintain a small number of revolving accounts and pay off the balance each month. |
| 2. | Do not apply for credit indiscriminately. |
| 3. | On the off chance that you do make a late loan or mortgage payment ask the lender for forgiveness. |
| 4. | Get a new credit card and do not use it. |
| 5. | If you have a credit card balance make larger payments than the minimum. |
| 6. | One of the most damaging aspects of credit card debt is owing more than the limit on the particular card. Pay this off first. |
| 7. | Do not let companies do unnecessary inquiries on your accounts. |
| 8. | If you are getting a divorce be sure and contact creditors to change joint accounts back into your name. |
| 9. | Never max out a credit card. |
| 10. | Never close out lines of credit that you use responsibly. |
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Andrea
Source:
Forbes
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