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Know your number.
Then move it.

Four straight-talking tools to see where your credit stands and what actually changes it. No jargon, no upsells, nothing to sign up for.

650
Fair
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HEADS UP

Educational estimates only. These tools illustrate how credit generally works — they don't read your real credit file and aren't financial advice. Point figures are approximate. For decisions about your money, talk to a licensed professional. See our full disclaimer.

The toolkit

Four tools, one page

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01

Credit Utilization

How much of your available credit you're using.

Under 30% is the common rule of thumb; under 10% is ideal. Read the guide →
02

Debt Payoff Timeline

How long until it's gone — and what the interest costs you.

Total interest
Total paid
Raising the monthly payment even a little usually cuts months off the tail. Read the guide →
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03

Score Impact Simulator

See roughly how one move nudges your score — and the gauge up top.

04

Credit Mix Check

Lenders like to see you handle different kinds of credit.

/ 4 types
What's under the hood

What actually moves a FICO score

35%

Payment history

Paying on time, every time, is the single biggest lever you have.

30%

Utilization

Balances kept low against your limits signal you're not stretched.

15%

Credit age

Older accounts help. Keeping old cards open quietly works for you.

10%

Credit mix

A blend of cards and loans shows range, not just one habit.

10%

New credit

Lots of new applications at once can read as risk. Space them out.

Go deeper

Plain-English guides