Tip! Because outstanding debt may taint a FICO score, try to pay-off balances on both revolving credit cards as well as other financial accounts. For the sake of appearances and the credit score, target bankcard debt to 60 percent with 30 percent towards installment debt.

How do you raise your credit score? A simple enough question. Raising your credit score means being accepted for credit to buy things like appliances, cars, and homes is easier and hassle free. A high credit score also means your interest rates will be lower and possibly saving you thousands of dollars in interest charges over your lifetime.

Everyone at one point or another will probably have an experience that will lower their credit score. It could be a bankruptcy, loss of job, divorce, or just letting your spending get out of control. So, what steps can you take to improve your credit score if one of these things happened to you?

Read more at How to Raise Your Credit Score

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