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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
J.R. Duren

The first step you should take to build your credit, according to experts

After some financial ups and downs over the past few years, you’re ready to start a journey toward building your credit history and credit scores.

For some consumers, that first step may be an overwhelming one, as one in six consumers doesn’t have any mainstream credit, such as a credit card, mortgage or auto loan, according to a 2023 survey from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

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