<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFixing your credit score starts with knowing what’s wrong. Make sure to check for mistakes and pay bills on time. Use less than 30% of your credit and keep old cards open. Remember, these steps can really change your financial life for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take charge today, your future self will thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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