lab 1 diana jane gultiano
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Give Yourself Some CreditUnderstanding Your Credit Report
Diana Jane GultianoEconomics 101
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Credit Report Fundamentals
Generated by three companies◦Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
Factors◦How much you owe to each company◦Payment history for each company
Includes utilities, medical expenses, rent
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How FICO Is Calculate
Range- 760 (excellent) to 620 (poor)◦35% - Payment history◦30% - Amounts owed◦15% - Credit history length◦10% - New credit◦10% - Credit types
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Improve Your FICO Score
Pay bills on timeAvoid opening many new accounts
◦Open only if you intend to useKeep balances low
◦Less than 25% of credit limitReview credit report yearly