Improving your credit score won't happen over night. But by being informed, having a plan in place and sticking to it you can improve your score. 1. Check your report for errors A 2012 study done by the Federal Trade Commission found that one in five people had mistakes on their credit report. In your quest to raise your score, the first thing you need to do is request a copy of your credit report. (Requesting a copy of your own credit report does not lower your score.) Check for errors and … [Read more...]


