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Keeping a good credit score

Credit scores are important for consumers. They affect the rate of interest on a mortgage, credit card, or auto loan and can even play a role in whether you get auto or homeowners insurance. We have created a printable advice sheet on how you can get and keep a good credit score . To learn more, see the report we issued last week examining the differences between credit scores sold to consumers and scores used by lenders to make credit decisions.

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