How much should I worry about my score?

How much should I worry about my score?
Not all that much, unless you have an especially troubled financial history. Much of the current anxiety over credit scores stems from the public's misunderstanding of the way in which these numbers are used and factors that affect them. People spending a lot of time and money trying to modify their scores when it wasn't necessary for them to get preferential interest rates.

 

How much should I worry about my score?

Know the Score About Your Credit Rating

What else affects my chances for qualifying for a loan?

Is the score treated the same for all kinds of loans?

What can I do to improve my score?
 

 

How to Improve Your Credit