1.
Plan to buy a house
It will force you to get all your affairs in order and clean up your credit. BTW, it doesn't mean you have to go through with the sale, it will just motivate you.
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2.
Get your free annual reports.
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3.
Don't open numerous accounts too close together.
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4.
Clean up old messes.
4 points - added 12 years ago by PoWaM - 1 comment
Comments:
Including getting items removed that have a statute of limitations (e.g. bankruptcy)
Added 12 years ago by PoWaM, 0 points
5.
Send letters to bureaus to dispute mistakes or wrong information.
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6.
Limit inquiries.
4 points - added 12 years ago by PoWaM -
7.
Rent a car with a debit/credit
Just be prepared with extra holding. If you rent with credit, some companies run your credit and the inquiry can cost up to 18 points.
4 points - added 12 years ago by PoWaM -
8.
Watch your credit report.
Mistakes and identity theft can happen in a day.
4 points - added 12 years ago by PoWaM -
9.
Use you cards.
Don't close them or let them just sit.
4 points - added 12 years ago by PoWaM -
10.
Payoff debt quickly.
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11.
Re-establish credit if you have had problems in the past.
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12.
Watch the fees.
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13.
Watch the interest rates.
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14.
Don't consolidate
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15.
Seek credit counseling
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16.
Only have a few cards.
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17.
Never pay late.
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18.
Pay your bill on time.
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19.
Pay your bill early.
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20.
Use credit when you have the money, not when you don't.
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