381 – Can You Improve Your Credit Score Without Debt?

If you are new to credit or have recently completed an insolvency filing, you may be thinking about ways to improve your credit score without taking on more debt. While debt is necessary to have in order to build your credit, there are some strategies to improve your credit score without taking on more debt. On today's podcast, Maureen Parent, LIT, returns to discuss what makes up a credit score and how you can improve it without a lot of additional debt. She also talks about the importance of utilization rates, how to build a long credit history, why cash savings and rent payments don't count towards your score, and what to avoid so you don't harm your credit. Tune in for lots of practical advice!

Links:

How to Check Your Credit Report for Free: https://www.hoyes.com/blog/how-to-check-your-credit-report/

Straight Talk on Your Money by Doug Hoyes: https://www.amazon.ca/Straight-Talk-Your-Money-Financial/dp/1988344034

Maureen Parent, LIT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaureenParent7