# what steps can an individual take to improve a credit score

Improving Your Credit Score Without Gimmicks » Chat boards and websites are filled with tricks and gimmicks to improve your credit score, but those workarounds are not really necessary. Cbsnews.com

FICO® Score » Learn more about the FICO Score, which is used by lenders to help make accurate, reliable and fast credit risk decisions across the customer lifecycle. Fico.com

How to Improve Your Credit Score » March is Credit Education Month! Here are some tips on how to improve your credit score including monitoring your credit through the CreditTrend feature on the new Finex Mobile App! Finexcu.org

When can a debt collector report my debt to a credit reporting company? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau » Debt collectors must take certain steps before reporting a debt to a credit reporting company. Consumerfinance.gov

How to Handle Credit and Debt After the Death of a Spouse » Find out what happens to your spouse’s credit after they die, the steps you need to take and if you're responsible for their debts. Experian.com

Title IX » Individuals can use both statutes to attack the same violations. This view is… In addition, the provider will also need to take steps to prevent the … Justice.gov

Mortgage rates hit 22-month high — here's how you can get a low rate » Mortgage interest rates bottomed out in Jan. 2021. However, they've steadily risen in the past 12 months. Here's how you can secure a low rate for a home loan. Cnbc.com