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Here's What Happens When Your Credit Score Reaches 850

Having a perfect credit score unlocks the best credit cards and mortgage rates. Any credit score above 800 is considered "excellent." Always strive to maintain the highest credit score you can. If you ...
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What is a good credit score?

Your FICO or VantageScore credit score represents your creditworthiness, and the higher your score, the better you’ll look to lenders. There are a variety of factors that go into your credit score, ...
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The basics of credit scores: how they are determined and why they matter

Your credit score is a three-digit number that can play an outsize role in your financial life. Essentially, it is a numerical representation of your risk to creditors — i.e. how likely you are to ...
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Credit Report vs Credit Score: What’s the Difference?

Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...