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

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

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

You can take proactive steps to improve your credit score relatively quickly. By following these steps, you should be able to bump it up 100 points in no time.

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