Those with less than perfect credit might be surprised at how quickly they can improve their credit scores, beginning with paying their bills bimonthly.

Credit expert John Ulzheimer spoke with CNBC Make It to explain the one credit score mistake he made and how he fixed it.

What you need is a strategy, and fortunately, you can simply try the following seven tips to boost your credit score.

Discover eight simple strategies to boost your credit score and unlock better opportunities for financial success.

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New VantageScore credit model now accepted for FHA and VA loans. Competition with FICO could help first-time buyers and veterans qualify. Free tools available to monitor and improve credit scores ...

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To determine which auto loans are the best for consumers with bad credit, CNBC Select analyzed more than a dozen car loan providers, including banks, dealerships and online marketplaces. When ...