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Each year, you are entitled to view your credit report as compiled by each of the three major credit-reporting bureaus. There are good reasons to do so.

People with a lot of credit card debt often look for a long term solution to their credit problems. One of the things that they consider is debt consolidation. Most people think that this is the answer to their problem. Although it could work for some, it is generally acknowledged that debt consolidation can put you into a lot more trouble if you are not too careful.

Deciding to cancel a credit card is a serious matter and you should make sure that this is what you really want. It will seriously affect your credit score if you suddenly apply for several credit cards at the same time.

Your credit score determines whether or not you qualify for a mortgage — and if so, how much it is going to cost you.

It is no longer difficult to figure out your credit score — the first step toward improving it.

Renting instead of owning your home might seem like flushing money down the drain, but paying that expense and other bills on time can help you build credit if your current score doesn’t qualify you for a mortgage.

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The mortgage mess that has grabbed the attention of politicians, economists and investors has also altered the loan options available to borrowers. Mortgages that require no down payment or no verification of income or assets have fallen out of favor.

Fair Isaac Corp., creator of the popular FICO credit score used by most lenders, says its new scoring model will do a better job predicting the likelihood of a borrower defaulting on a loan.

There are steps you can take that improve your credit score. Some of these steps can increase your score by 20 points or more in one month, and you don’t need to hire a professional to do it.