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Credit Utilization and Your Credit Score: What It Is and How to Lower It

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 24/03/2026

Credit utilization, a key factor in credit scores, impacts FICO and VantageScore significantly. Keeping utilization below 30%, paying down balances, and increasing limits can improve scores. Dispute AI offers tools to monitor and reduce utilization effectively.

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7 Smart Credit Utilization Tips to Lift Your Score

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 19/01/2026

7 tips to lower credit utilization and boost scores: keep usage under 30%, pay mid-cycle, increase limits wisely, automate payments, monitor credit with Dispute AI, and dispute errors promptly.

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