Your credit score is one of the most important factors in your financial life. A bad credit score can cost you tens of thousands of dollars over the course of a standard 30-year mortgage. It could also be the determining factor on whether or not you get that new job you applied for. And there are dozens of companies that check your credit before doing business with you like wireless phone service and home utilities providers.
Keeping your credit score high can make your whole life a lot easier, so make sure you’re not making these nine simple mistakes that can crush your credit score.
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