Get Better Credit - 5 Secrets Of Success
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Improve Your Credit Score: 5 Secrets to Success
Boosting your credit score by even 50 points can save you substantial money each month in lower payments. Your credit score is a key factor in determining interest rates for auto loans, mortgages, and credit cards. A higher score also opens the door to special rates and promotional offers you might not be receiving due to a lower score.
Here are five effective strategies to enhance your credit score quickly.
1. Check Your Credit Reports
Order your credit reports from all three major credit bureaus to see your current score and check for identity theft. You can access your initial report for free online. Many companies offer services to monitor your scores, flag issues, and alert you to sudden changes. If you find any errors, address them immediately.
2. Pay On Time
Your payment history makes up 35% of your FICO score. Unfortunately, a single missed payment can drop your score by 20 to 50 points, even after years of punctual payments. Always pay on time. If you're going to be late, contact your lender to request an extension and inform them of your payment date. This may prevent the missed payment from being reported.
3. Keep Accounts Open
While it might seem wise to close unused credit card accounts, doing so can negatively impact your debt-to-credit ratio (see next point). Keep accounts open and use them periodically for small purchases, paying them off at the end of each cycle. This demonstrates your reliability to creditors.
4. Manage Your Debt-to-Credit Ratio
This ratio accounts for 30% of your credit score. It's calculated by dividing your total credit card debt by your total credit limit across all cards. A ratio below 0.5 is ideal. To improve it, consider applying for additional cards and, more importantly, focus on paying down existing debt.
5. Be Smart with Debt Transfers
Transferring debt between credit cards can be tempting, but it doesn’t reduce your total debt. However, transferring debt from high-interest cards to those with lower interest can be beneficial. Consider transfer fees and other conditions when evaluating this strategy.
Improving your credit score offers tangible financial benefits. Implement these strategies to start enhancing your score today.
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