Crack the Credit Score Code: 5 Levers That Raise Your Number Fast

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๐Ÿ“Š The Utilization Sweet Spot: Your score watches what percent of your credit limit you're using. Keep every card under 30% of its limit โ€” and under 10% for the biggest score boost. A $1,000 limit means keeping the balance below $100.