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@Tazman81 wrote:Thanks for the advice Marine. I just wasn't sure if there was a 1 size fits all type of thing because I had heard both. I'd heard that its better to PIF, but then I've also heard to carry a less than 10% balance on your cards for a higher score.
It comes down to what works best for you and that can only be determined by trial and error IMO.
I just don't believe there is a one size fits all approach.
But I've been wrong before.
From a BK years ago to:
9/09 EX pulled by lender 802
3/10 EQ- 800
6/10 TU -772
You can do the same thing with hard work
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