Why do I need to have some credit card debt to have good FICO scores?

by Ryan Christensen 06/07/2021

 

The FICO score was not created in favor of you (the consumer). The credit card companies and lending institutions would not prosper if each of us used their credit lines and paid them off in full every month.

Creditors charge interest and that’s where they make their money. Therefore, the creation of the FICO score calculation is created by lending institutions to help determine risk.

Creditors make the most money off individuals with lower FICO scores because they can charge higher interest rates.

Ever wonder why individuals fresh out of bankruptcy receive credit card offers in the mail?

The key is to never charge more than 25-35% on a credit card...make on time payments and pay off the card completely every month.
 
It also helps to ask for credit limit increases on credit cards from time to time.
 
 

 

 

 

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Ryan Christensen

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