March 30, 2013

Michael Petruccelli asks; What are some tips for giving your credit score a boost? (16)



Michael Petruccelli says;  Shop for credit fast
When you shop for new loans or credit cards, do it quickly. When the credit bureaus see several credit inquiries for an auto loan within 30 days, for example, they assume you’re comparison-shopping and lump all of the inquiries into one. Inquires make up 10 percent of your credit score – the fewer the better.