5 Steps to a Better Credit Score

Credit score: This little three-digit number can have a large impact on your financial future. (Not sure what yours is? Start here, then read on.) Scores range from 300 to 850, and anything under 620 is usually considered poor credit. Banks and other lenders base many of their decisions on your score. Think yours needs a boost? Read on for five simple ways to up your score in just a few months.