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HOW TO RAISE YOUR CREDIT SCORE

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Consolidating your credit card debt on one card or spreading it over multiple cards isn’t likely to change your score. In fact, frequently moving your balance from card to card may raise a red flag to lenders. It is better to pay off your debt rather than move it around.

Pay off debt

Consolidating your credit card debt on one card or spreading it over multiple cards isn’t likely to change your score. In fact, frequently moving your balance from card to card may raise a red flag to lenders. It is better to pay off your debt rather than move it around.

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