My Top 5 SIMPLE Credit Score Hacks - Boost Yours FAST (surprisingly EASY)

If you struggle to understand and Increase your credit score, you're not alone! This video is your FAST TRACK to boosting your credit score in months without breaking the bank. Learn creative credit card hacks that will help you get a credit score lenders will WANT TO LOAN money to you with a low interest rate - saving you THOUSANDS!
This video shows you how credit scores are created and more importantly 5 hacks to boost your credit score FAST that anyone can do!
Since your interest rate for buying a home or car will be determined by your credit score, having a high credit score can save you thousands over time. Luckily, it's easy to have a good credit score once you know how they determine your credit score - factors like do you pay your credit cards on time, do you use a lot of your available credit, etc. all play an important part in your credit score.
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Links mentioned:
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- Get your credit report here: annualcreditreport.com
- How to fix errors on your credit report: consumer.ftc.gov/articles/dis...
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0:00 - 1:11 5 ways to boost credit score fast and simple intro
1:12 What is a credit score?
2:51 - What makes up your credit score?
6:03 - Boost Your Credit Score FAST, improve ratios
7:54 - Boost Your Credit Score FAST, reduce balance
10:03 - Boost Your Credit Score FAST, autopay
10:53 - Boost Your Credit Score FAST, clever use of cards
12:15 - Boost Your Credit Score FAST, check credit report

[@themoneylibrarian]

These are 5 great ways to give a QUICK boost to your credit score - let me know which you'll try in the comments!! Cheers! -k

[@westmtz]

"1997" lollll😂😂

[@themoneylibrarian]

Glad you enjoyed my nerdy humor! Thanks for watching!! -k

[@findinway7013]

Hey, such great advice! I had no idea before your video how credit scores were calculated. Not something the credit card companies seem to want you to know. Thank goodness for The Money Librarian!

[@themoneylibrarian]

Hi @findinway7013 - glad you found it informative, thanks for watching! -k