Credit Counseling: 5 Steps to Start Improving Your Credit This Month

Jun 12

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If you’re trying to raise your score, start with these practical steps you can take right away.

5 steps

1) Check your reports for errors 2) Pay on time (set autopay reminders) 3) Lower utilization (aim under 30%) 4) Avoid new hard inquiries 5) Create a payoff plan for high-interest balances

Next step

Submit the credit counseling form on our website and we’ll review your goals and options.

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