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Sep 29, 2026 9 min

How To Increase Your Credit Score | 5 Simple Ways

from Tae Kim - Financial Tortoise Hosted by Tae Kim - Financial Tortoise

Credit is important in today's society. If you don't have good credit, it can be difficult to get a loan for a house or even buy a car. In this video I share five easy ways to increase your score and how to stay on top of your finances!Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:37 - Why do you want to pay attention to your credit score?2:21 - What Is a Credit Score, aka FICO Score?3:29 - Ways To Increase Your Credit Score3:46 - First Way - Automate Your Payments4:11 - Second Way - Keep Your Credit Utilization Ratio Below 20%4:42 - Way Number Three - Not to Open Too Many Accounts5:19 - Way Number Four - Once You Open Accounts, Don’t Close Your Accounts5:44 - Way Number Five - Keep An Eye Out For Any Errors Or Mistakes On Your Credit Report and Dispute Them If Necessary------------JOIN MY MAILING LIST: https://financialtortoise.com/ Welcome to the Financial Tortoise Channel!DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am merely sharing my personal opinion. Please seek professional help when needed.-------------Advertiser Disclosure: Financial Tortoise participates in affiliate sales networks and may receive compensation by clicking through the links (at no cost to you). This compensation may impact how and where links appear in this description.

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