What Is a Good Credit Score in 2022?

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Credit scores can have a profound impact on our finances. Let’s go through all the in’s and out’s of credit and how it can affect your finances.

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Essentially, a credit score is a number ranging from 300 to 850 to help lenders determine the likelihood that you’ll pay your loan back to them.

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What Factors Impact Your Credit Score?

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Paying Your Bills

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Your Debt

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Credit Card Usage

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