Credit scores are more important than ever. But, one little slip up can have severe consequences. 2 News Oklahoma's Cathy ...

Your credit scores can wax and wane a bit like the moon, changing frequently as your credit accounts and balances change. However, big changes to your credit scores could be an indication that ...

Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in ...

Your credit utilization ratio is determined by taking the amount you owe on a credit card and dividing it by your credit limit. Credit utilization is an important factor in your credit score. Most ...

A great time to request a credit limit increase is when your credit score moves FICO score ranges. For example, if you go ...

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High credit utilization means you're using many of your available credit lines. General rule of thumb says to keep your utilization under 30% (and even lower if you can). You can reduce your ...