Credit:  Credit Scoring

       
    How to improve your credit score:
     
    1. pay your bills on time
    2. keep credit card balances low
    3. apply for and open new credit card accounts only as you need them
    4. make sure the information in your credit report is correct

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Credit scoring FAQ:
  • Credit Scoring -- a clear description on "how credit scoring works in helping decide who gets credit-- and why."  From the Federal Trade Commission.
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