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• 3 myths about FICO® scores Managing your FICO® credit rating can help you become a smarter borrower.
• Tips to raise your credit score Raising your credit score can help you get a better loan rate.
• Student loans and your credit score How you handle your student loans will affect your credit score for years to come.
• New credit scores New measures of financial reliability used by the FICO Expansion credit scoring system can help you if you lack a traditional credit rating.
• Improving your credit score Q: How long does it take for your credit score to improve? And is there a limit to how many points it can go up in a set period of time?
• Credit score myths Don't be misled by credit myths. Understand what truly affects your credit score so you can work to improve it.
• How to build a good credit score You can build a good credit score by paying bills on time, managing your budget well and monitoring the types of credit you use.
• Ask an expert: How does my credit rating affect me? Q. My credit rating has taken a beating lately. How can this affect me?
• Ask an expert: Carrying a credit card balance Q: Will carrying a credit-card balance hurt my credit score?
• Credit scores: What the numbers mean How high or low is your credit score? You could be paying a price for not knowing.
• Ask an expert: Why does my credit score differ? Q: Why does my credit score differ from one lender to another?
• Myths and facts about credit scores Confused about credit scores? Here are some myths and facts you need to know.
• Don't let holiday credit card debt hurt your credit score Seasonal credit card debt can cause lenders to view you as a bad credit risk if you don't manage it well.
• VantageScore FAQs The credit agencies introduce a new scoring system. Find out how VantageScore is different and what you need to know about it.

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