Top 7 Questions About Your Credit Score
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Top 7 Questions About Your Credit Score
Understanding credit scores can be confusing. Here are answers to the seven most common questions people ask about them.
1. Will Closing Paid-Off Credit Card Accounts Improve My Credit Score?
Surprisingly, closing paid-off credit card accounts can harm your credit score. As Liz Pulliam Weston notes:
- Age of Accounts: Closing accounts might make your credit history appear younger. Your credit score considers both the age of your oldest account and the average age of all accounts. Closing older accounts can lower your score.
- Credit Utilization: Closing accounts reduces your total available credit, which can increase your debt utilization ratio. The FICO score compares the credit you use to your total credit limits, and a smaller gap is unfavorable.
2. How Should I Handle a Collection Agency When I Can’t Pay?
The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act allows you to stop communication from credit collectors through a cease and desist letter. Once received, collectors cannot legally contact you. However, to boost your credit score, aim to have the debt removed from your credit report, either by paying in full or disputing it with the credit bureau.
3. Is There a Limit to Disputing Items on My Credit Report?
There’s no set limit, but disputing too many items at once may lead credit bureaus to regard your request as frivolous. It's best to dispute no more than five or six items at a time to ensure your concerns are taken seriously.
4. Can I Increase My Credit Score by 20 Points in 72 Hours?
It’s possible, but not straightforward. Rapid rescoring services can help quickly boost credit scores, but:
- Access: You can’t directly contact rapid rescoring agencies as a consumer?"they work with lenders.
- Restrictions: They can’t remove legitimate negative items but can correct errors if you provide proof, such as a letter confirming a debt was paid.
- Current Disputes: They cannot remove items already under dispute with major credit bureaus.
5. What’s the Fastest Way to Improve My Credit Score?
Paying your bills on time is crucial. Late payments and collections severely impact your score, so maintaining timely payments is vital.
6. Where Can I Access My Credit Reports and Scores?
I recommend getting your scores from www.suzeorman.com. It’s a simple process to obtain all three major bureau reports, your FICO score, and resources to help enhance your credit.
7. Is Personal Information Included on My Credit Report?
Personal details like race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and marital status are not included on your credit report, ensuring your privacy.
These insights can help you better manage your credit score and make informed financial decisions.
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