Four simple steps to getting your credit score back on track

One of the biggest life lessons that will prove valuable over and over again: the credit-related mistakes made in your past can come back to haunt you in the future, particularly if you intend on purchasing a home, vehicle, or taking out any other type of credit.

Your payment history, types of credit used, new credit, length of credit history, and amounts owed play a huge role in the importance of a FICO® score, which in turn determines if you’re eligible to make significant purchases, such as a home or car.

The silver lining to this story is, even though you may have a terrible credit score, it is not finite. Your credit score changes monthly, and there are several things you can do to help steer yourself in the right direction. In this blog post, we’ll outline a simple, four-step process to help you begin improving your credit score and work toward achieving your financial goals.

If you need help or advice regarding your current credit score, here are some helpful sites:

 

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