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Keeping Up with Your Credit
Your credit rating, in a nutshell, is an indication of your ability to repay debts in a timely and responsible manner. If a lending institution sees that you have a low credit score, they may assume that you are a higher risk for them, and will give you less favorable terms or even refuse you a loan at all. Bad credit can make it difficult or even impossible to make large purchases like a new car or even a home.
Building and Keeping Good Credit
Naturally, it’s a lot easier to keep a credit rating good than it is to build a bad credit rating into a good one. Because of this, it is important to keep in mind some tips that can help you keep your rating robust:
- Apply for a major credit card, and make sure you make your payments on time. One of the best ways to keep your credit score high is to make sure you pay back your debts on time. This tells lenders that you are responsible with your money.
- Keep old credit cards open. Closing a credit card can negatively affect your credit score. You can keep it on a zero balance and make a purchase every few months just to keep it active.
- Don’t have too many credit cards. The credit limits of your credit cards will affect your credit score.
Contact Us
If your negative credit score is making you consider filing for bankruptcy, contact the West Palm Beach bankruptcy lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2500.
