http://know.triangle.com/credit Comments for "[Improving your credit]" en http://know.triangle.com/credit <div class="know-page-content"> <div class="main-content"> <p><span><strong><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/content/media/2008/6/26/dollars.png" border="2" alt="dollars" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="225" height="225" align="left" /></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Learn about credit scores</strong></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/money/creditscores/your.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Why does your credit score matter?</a> Your credit score is vital to your financial health. Learn more about how your credit score is calculated and the importance of a good score.</span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.myfico.com/CreditEducation/WhatsInYourScore.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">How is your credit score determined?</a> Learn about the 5 catergories that determine your FICO score.</span></p> <p><span><a href="https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Order your credit report.</a> You are entitled to receive one free credit report every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. </span></p> <p><span><strong>Improve your score</strong></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.myfico.com/CreditEducation/improveYourScore.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">How can I improve my credit score?</a>  Raising your credit score will take time and patience but a higher score may save you money later.</span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/creditscore/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Five tips for improving your credit score</a> from the Federal Reserve Board.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Protect your score</strong></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.consumeraction.gov/caw_credit_protect_yourself.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Protecting your credit</a> from the Federal Citizen Information Center.  Offers to beware of that may affect your credit.  </span></p> </div> </div> Fact Finder News Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:47:58 -0400 djones 11385 at http://know.triangle.com