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What are the 5 main factors that determine my credit score?

The 5 main factors that determine your credit score according to the United States government are:

Your payment history
The amount of debt you owe
How long you have been using credit
How often you've applied for new credit and taken on new debt
The types of credit you currently use, such as credit cards, retail accounts, and more

Source: https://www.usa.gov/credit-reports

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What are some effective ways to use my GO2bank Secured Credit Card to help increase my credit score over time?

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