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on-time payments
Coverage of on-time payments in the Nexus archive.
- Trying to fix your credit? Start with on-time payments
Personal finance expert Sara Rathner from NerdWallet emphasizes that paying all bills on time, including credit cards, loans, utilities, and rent, is the most effective way to improve credit scores. Late payments over 30 days can significantly lower scores, and setting up alerts or autopay is recommended to avoid missed deadlines.
- Trying to fix your credit? Start with on-time payments
Personal finance expert Sara Rathner emphasizes that paying all bills on time, including credit cards, loans, utilities, and rent, is the most effective way to improve credit scores. She recommends setting up payment alerts or autopay to avoid late fees, which can significantly lower credit scores if payments are more than 30 days overdue.