How to Build and Maintain Good Credit

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Don't close old credit accounts Length of credit history is an important factor in determining your credit score.

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Use a mix of credit types Having a mix of different types of credit, such as a mortgage, car loan, and credit card, can be beneficial for your credit score.

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Be mindful of your credit utilization The amount of credit you use compared to your credit limit is known as your credit utilization, which can have a big impact on your score.

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