If you have bad credit, you may be looking to clean it up. Feel free to take steps that can help you rebuild your credit.

First get a copy of your credit report and check it for inaccuracies, such as: misspellings, listing a closed account as open, and any others. You can then query these errors and request correction with the reporting agency, and they should be removed from your report if found to be incorrect.

Late payments can seriously hurt your current score rating. Pay your bills by the due dates to avoid late payments. For this, you can set an automatic bill payment. Most companies and banks offer this service, so take advantage of it. Also keep your account balances below your spending limits. By taking these simple steps, you are sure to improve your score rating!