"8 Credit Card Habits That Hurt Your Score"

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Late payments can drop your score fast. Set reminders or autopay!

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Maxing Out Your Credit Card

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Too many hard inquiries hurt your score. Space out applications!

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Closing old accounts shortens credit history. Keep them open!

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Paying only the minimum keeps you in debt longer. Pay more

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Errors can lower your score. Check reports regularly!

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Over-reliance on credit signals financial trouble. Use wisely!

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Avoid these mistakes & boost your credit score! Share this story!

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