Your credit score is a variable three-digit number that says a lot about your ability to pay your bills promptly, but even if your credit score is low, there are some easy ways to fix it over time.

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...

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