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Jan 10, 2007 7:15 am US/Eastern

4 Steps To Spotless Credit

by Maurice DuBois
NEW YORK (CBS) ― It affects every aspect of our financial lives. But you might be doing something to damage your credit score without knowing it. Kate Ashford, a reporter for Money Magazine, shares four simple steps to spotless credit:

1. Know What Your Creditors Know
- Get Free Report
- Free: AnnualCreditReport.Com
- Pay for Credit Score, About $8

2. Polish Your Profile
- Check for Errors
- Pay Bills on Time
- Live Within Limits
- Open/Close Accounts Carefully

3. Protect Your Reputation
- Protect Your Social Security Number
- Beware of Credit Monitoring Services
- Watch for Phishers

4. Repair Your Credit
- Call Credit Bureau if ID Theft
- Become Model Citizen
- Consider Credit Counseling

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