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    How to Get an 800 Credit Score

    This is a guest post from guest writer Kali Geldis

    According to the Fair Isaac Corporation, the creator of the FICO scoring system, the average consumer credit score hovers around 700, which is considered a good score. Anything that falls between 740 to 799 is “very good,” and anything above 800 is considered “exceptional.” But not many people reach the exceptional range. Only a little over 20% of consumers ever earn a score of 800 or higher.

    How to Correct Credit Card Errors

    This is a guest post by Logan Allec of “MoneyDoneRight.com”

    This article will cover the most important things to know in order to avoid credit card errors and correct them quickly. These errors happen more frequently than you might think, so it’s important to monitor your statements for any irregularities.

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    How FICO® Scores Work

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