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Credit utilization is the amount of available revolving credit you’re using. Lowering your utilization rate could help boost your credit scores.

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It takes at least one month of credit history to generate a credit score, but building strong credit is a long-term process. Learn more.

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Checking your own credit score won't hurt it. Learn the difference between soft and hard inquiries and the key factors that affect your credit scores.

You can remove an account from your credit reports if it’s listed in error by filing a dispute. Otherwise, it’ll fall off after 7 to 10 years.

If there’s not enough information on your credit reports to generate a credit score, you may have a thin credit file. Learn what you can do to fix it.

You don’t need to use all your credit to build good credit. Learn how much to use and how credit utilization affects your score.

You can check your Experian credit score through Experian, myFICO and certain banks and credit card issuers. Find out how to check your Experian score for free.

Revolving, open-end and installment accounts can affect credit in different ways. Find out how these types of credit accounts may impact your scores.

Credit scores can drop when new information like a late payment or credit application is added to your credit reports. Learn why your scores dropped.

Wondering how to check your credit scores? Read on to find out where you can see yours.

Does debt consolidation hurt your credit? It depends on how it affects your major credit score factors. Learn more.