Give Your Credit Score a Boost

Most of us could use a boost to our credit scores, unless of course, you're one of the 22% of the population with a credit score above 750 (according to CreditKarma.com). If you're planning to shop for a major loan soon, increasing your credit score by a few points could help you qualify for a lower interest rate, thereby lowering your monthly loan payment and the amount of interest you pay over the loan.

Convinced you should improve your credit score? Try any of these nine things that boost your credit score.

Learn More About Your Score

• How Your Credit Score is Calculated
• 15 Things That Hurt Your Score
• Benefits of Having a Good Credit Score