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How to Build Credit and Improve Your Credit Score

Your credit score can impact more than just loan approvals — it may also influence decisions made by landlords, employers, and utility providers. Understanding how credit works and building strong habits can help you improve your score and expand your financial opportunities.

How to Build Good Credit from the Start

Building good credit is important for lots of reasons — employers and landlords, for example, often check credit. Buying a car or house requires good credit as well. But getting started can be tricky, since you usually need credit to get credit.

How to Understand and Improve Your Credit Score

Many people only think about credit scores when it’s time to borrow money. Banks and credit card companies look at your credit score to decide how much to lend you and at what interest rate. However, understanding and improving your credit score is something you should think about all year long.