Your Credit - what’s so special about your credit? For starters, if you ever want to apply for a loan or use your own credit card, you need to pay special attention to your credit. Maintaining good credit is a long-term commitment. See Why Should I Care about my Credit?

If you just want the rules of thumb about how to maintain your credit without going into too much detail, read Golden Rules for Treating your Credit.

For specific tips and strategies for increasing your score, don’t miss the eye-opening Top 10 Ways to Improve your Credit Score.

See Credit FAQ for frequently-asked questions about credit reports and credit scores.

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