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How can you stay away from getting bad credit?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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Live within your means. The simple rule is don't buy more than you can pay for. If you take out a loan, and a credit card can be a type of loan, make sure all your payments are made on time. If you pay off the credit card every month, you will develop a good credit rating.

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