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New to credit? Here is how to build your credit score wisely
Building a strong credit score takes time and responsible credit management. Your repayment history is given the highest weightage, so you must ensure that you pay all your dues on time to build and maintain a good credit score.
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Personal Finance: Five reasons why your credit score can turn bad
Generally, a low credit score is not the result of a single financial mistake but reckless handling of credit for several months. A poor credit score can become a hurdle in availing loans and credit cards
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Women’s Day 2023: 6 financial steps to improve the financial health of working women
Working women should create their financial plans by estimating the amounts needed to attain their goals, the presumed rate of return, inflation and the time horizon
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Five reasons you must check your credit report regularly
A poor credit score can derail plans like buying a home, for which taking a loan is a necessity for most of us
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5 key factors to note while reviewing your credit report
Any incorrect data or errors related to loans or credit cards can harm your credit score
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4 investment mistakes to avoid in your 40s
Any financial mistake we make during this phase can adversely affect our preparedness for a stable financial future
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Why your credit score can fall despite paying your card dues and loans on time
Making multiple credit enquiries within a short span of time can lead to a significant decrease in your credit score
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Never had a loan or credit card? Your credit score may still not look great
Not having a borrowing history and signing as a guarantor can pull down your scores. Here are five common myths on credit scores dispelled for you
