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

Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau » Find information and tools to submit a consumer complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Consumerfinance.gov

'Buy now, pay later' loans can decrease your credit score even if you pay on time—here's what you need to know » Select explains how some point-of-sale loans can decrease your credit score even when you're making your payments on time and in full. Cnbc.com

What Is a Credit Score? Definition, Factors, and Ways to Raise It » A credit score is a number from 300 to 850 that rates a consumer’s creditworthiness. The higher the score, the better a borrower looks to potential lenders. Investopedia.com

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Credit Builder from Credit Karma Money » Learn how you could build credit and savings at the same time. Creditkarma.com

Equifax | Credit Bureau | Check Your Credit Report & Credit Score » Get credit reports and credit scores for businesses and consumers from Equifax today! We also have identity protection tools with daily monitoring and alerts Equifax.com

How Credit Report Disputes Affect Your Credit - Experian » Here's what happens when you dispute inaccurate information on your credit report and if your credit score is affected after inaccuracies are fixed. Experian.com

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

Business Credit Scores and Reports v2 » Strong business credit scores are key for trade credit and financing. Understand how they work and how to build strong business credit. Nav.com