What Your Average Credit Score Should Be by Decade—and Tips to Maintain It

Real Simple 2021-07-07

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Having a good credit score is important, and is the key to locking in low rates on credit cards and loans. Here are credit scores to aim for at each stage of your life—and how to maintain them.

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