What is a considered a good credit score? A lot of experts say that you should get a score of 700 and above so that you are able to get a loan at a lower interest rate.
Is this easy to achieve? Given that 60% of Americans can do, then the answer is yes. You just have to pay your bills and debts on time to avoid incurring any penalties that could have a red flag on your credit report.
The reason why there are still people who cannot get a good credit score is because they have spend beyond their means. They are unable to resist the temptation to use that piece of plastic in a store thinking that they can get away just paying the minimum requirement monthly but the difference grows thanks to interest.
What happens is that they encounter late payments and are marked as unpaid. This is then reflected in their credit report which creditors will see and will make applying for a loan difficult to almost impossible.
The only solution is to clean up your act and pay these debts. You will probably have to cut down on your expenses and sell a few items. If this is not enough, work overtime if the company you work for allows you to do so. If it doesnt, see...