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What kinds of things can affect my good credit?

Last Updated: March 06, 2008

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Late payments, charge-offs, collection accounts, liens, financial judgments against you, and bankruptcies have the most significant and negative impact. If you have had loans and credit cards for several years and always paid your bills on time, that will have a significant and positive impact.

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