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  • Guide to FICO
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Learn how to raise your credit score using these important tips and strategies. Know what credit rating agencies are, how they work, and what matters most when it comes to your credit score.

Building Credit
  • Guide to FICO
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How to Build Credit as a College Student or Young Adult
A good credit score is important for many of life's major milestones. Here's how you can get a head start on a high score.
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    How Is My Credit Score Calculated?
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    Getting Your Credit Score from a Bank
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    How to Use a Credit Card to Build Credit
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    How Long Does an Item Appear on My Credit Report?
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    FICO Score Definition
  • Credit Score: Definition, Factors, and How to Improve It
  • The higher your FICO score, the better your chances of getting approved for a loan.
    Your Credit Rating Matters
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    Best Credit Cards For International Students
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    Highest Credit Score: Is It Possible to Get It?
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    Building Credit Without Credit Cards
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    Free Credit Score: Is It Really Free?
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    Should I Pay to Check My Credit Score?
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    Beacon (Pinnacle) Score Definition
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    The Top 3 Credit Bureaus
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  • Build Your Credit Score
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    Credit Event Definition
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    Can You Pay to Remove a Bad Credit Report?
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    How Bad Is My Credit Score?
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    FICO Definition
  • Know your credit score; review your credit report regularly.
    Credit Review Definition
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    Impaired Credit Definition
  • Is your salary on your credit report?
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