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Credit Score Improvement Services: What They Do

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 28/10/2026

Learn what credit score improvement services do, what they can’t do, and proven DIY alternatives to dispute errors and build stronger credit habits.

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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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