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Improving Your Credit

Tips on Improving Your Credit Standing

  • Pay your bills on time (raises your score over time).
  • Pay at least the minimum amount required for credit cards and loans.
  • Use only one or two credit cards.
  • Know the approximate balances on your credit cards.
  • Keep your revolving credit lines like credit cards below the maximum credit limit.
  • If you can't make a payment on a bill, contact your creditors to discuss the situation.
  • Periodically check your credit report for any errors.

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The Hawkins Group
Century 21 Advantage Realty
9344 Lanham Severn Rd. #102    Lanham, Maryland 20706
Toll Free:  1-888-220-2776    Office:  301-552-5730   Fax:  (301)577-7737

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