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Frequent Lifehacker readers will recognise our staff’s love of boring finances. It’s especially the case when it comes to credit cards. Using the same credit cards for many years improves your credit score by lengthening your history of credit use.
The implementation of Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) last year gave Australians a new opportunity to significantly improve their credit score. Previously, credit scores in Australia were calculated based on negative activity only. So if you missed a bill payment or applied for multiple credit applications your score would be impacted…
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