: Keep your total balances below 30% of your combined credit limits.

: Automating the minimum payment ensures you never miss a deadline.

Your "credit utilization" (how much of your limit you use) accounts for .

: Request a credit limit increase on existing cards to lower your utilization ratio instantly—just don’t spend the extra room.

: Pay off any accounts in collection or charge-offs immediately to stop the bleeding.

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: Keep your total balances below 30% of your combined credit limits.

: Automating the minimum payment ensures you never miss a deadline.

Your "credit utilization" (how much of your limit you use) accounts for .

: Request a credit limit increase on existing cards to lower your utilization ratio instantly—just don’t spend the extra room.

: Pay off any accounts in collection or charge-offs immediately to stop the bleeding.

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