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

Think your credit score is ‘good’? Experts break down what the numbers mean

Getting a good credit score - or raising a bad one - is on the minds of millions of Americans this year.

Around 40 percent of Americans have made improving their credit score a 2026 resolution, according to a survey from Wells Fargo. Having a good credit score opens the door for lower interest rates on auto, home, and personal loans and credit cards, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in interest payments over your lifetime.

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