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How can I improve my credit score?

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Top moves: (1) Pay all bills on time — 35% of FICO. (2) Keep credit utilization under 10% — 30% of FICO. (3) Don't close old cards — length of history matters (15%). (4) Limit new credit applications — hard pulls hurt (10%). (5) Diversify credit types if needed (10%).

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Top moves: (1) Pay all bills on time — 35% of FICO. (2) Keep credit utilization under 10% — 30% of FICO. (3) Don't close old cards — length of history matters (15%). (4) Limit new credit applications — hard pulls hurt (10%). (5) Diversify credit types if needed (10%). The exact answer depends on your specific situation — the numbers above are a strong starting point, but the right next step is to plug in your actual figures.

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