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#FinancialBytes: How to maintain a good credit score?

#FinancialBytes: How to maintain a good credit score?
Written by Ramya Patelkhana
Feb 04, 2019, 09:15 pm 3 min read
#FinancialBytes: How to maintain a good credit score?

Credit score has today become one of the most important factors for evaluating an individual's creditworthiness and financial health. It shows an individual's credit behavior and indicates how likely they're to use credit responsibly. It acts as proof to lenders of how well someone has managed their finances. So, maintaining a good is necessary. Here are some tips to maintain a good credit score.

#1
Know what credit score is to maintain a good one

For maintaining a good credit score, one must know what credit score is to easily understand what is good for it. This score, a numerical expression, is based on one's "credit report" prepared/maintained by credit bureaus; individuals must check their credit reports regularly to identify and correct their mistakes. It is crucial for getting approvals for loans, credit cards, or other credit requests.

#2
Keep credit balance low; avoid taking too many credit cards

While credit cards can boost credit score, maintaining too many cards could be a hassle that can affect credit score. Also, defaulting on credit card payments and high usage of credit card limit (indicates the individual's credit hungry behavior) is bad. One should avoid using credit cards to withdraw cash as they are considered "cash advances" that hamper credit score in the longer run.

#3
It is important to pay bills on time

Paying all bills, including credit card bills, on time is essential for a good credit score. After a person takes a loan/credit card, the bank/lender periodically reports the individual's credit activities to credit information companies or bureaus that collect information and maintain "credit reports". So, the unpaid bills or dues could end up on one's credit report and will affect the individual's credit score.

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#4: Managing debt wisely is necessary for good credit score

Outstanding credit card balance isn't the only factor that affects one's credit score. Loan account balances, lines of credit, and other kinds of debt can impact the score. Too much debt can reduce the credit score. It is important to reduce and manage debt wisely.

#5
Be careful while taking loans; avoid making several credit inquiries

It is important to be cautious while taking new loans. Individuals must borrow only when it is absolutely needed and borrowing more than what they need is bad. They should also limit their applications for new credit. Making too many credit inquiries, for loans or credit cards, could impact one's credit score negatively, especially if applications are rejected; rejections are bad for credit score.

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Ramya Patelkhana is a senior editor at NewsBytes. She has nearly seven years of experience in digital journalism and has previously worked with India News and Authint Media. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, and an advanced diploma in Media Studies from IPW, New Delhi.
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