On The Money Latest Credit, Debt & Bills Posts
- Q&A: Old Delinquent Accounts Appear on my Credit Report. Is that Fair?
- Carmen: 5 Credit Score Rules and Truths
- Q&A: Should I Buy In To Debt Relief Agencies?
- Q&A: Should I Pay Off Credit Cards to Raise My Credit Score Before Buying a House?
- Q&A: What is Better for my Credit: Keeping High Fee Card Open or Closing It?
- Carmen: Credit Cards I Carry
On The Money Latest Posts
- Q&A: Old Delinquent Accounts Appear on my Credit Report. Is that Fair?
- Carmen: 5 Credit Score Rules and Truths
- Coping With The Prospect of Inflation
- Q&A: Should I Buy In To Debt Relief Agencies?
- Saving For Retirement On A Budget
- Carmen: The Mindset of Buying American Cars
- Q&A: Should I Pay Off Credit Cards to Raise My Credit Score Before Buying a House?
- Carmen: We Need a Healthcare Solution
- Carmen To Appear On "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"
- Q&A: What is Better for my Credit: Keeping High Fee Card Open or Closing It?
Demystify Your Credit Score
Published:
Friday, 25 Jul 2008 | 4:24 PM ET
Text Size 
A lot of readers have been writing in with questions about their credit. What's the best way to get a credit score higher? Is it better to cancel or leave open old accounts? What expenses should be paid off first?
Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life, especially if you plan on taking out a loan. Check out Carmen's post from July 15 where she explains what number is widely considered a "good" credit score these days. And watch the video to see how much of your credit score depends on the length of your credit history.
Send Carmen your credit questions below and be sure to watch her new show, On the Money, premiering on Aug. 4th at 8P on CNBC TV, for more tips and advice on managing your credit.
CARMEN'S CREDIT LINKS
© 2009 CNBC, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes