Study shows consumer credit education can change credit behavior

by Andy.Monte@experian.com 0 min read October 27, 2013

Personalized credit education can have a measurable impact on a person’s credit score. Consumers who used a personalized consumer credit-education service that offers one-on-one guidance and score simulation improved their average VantageScore® credit score by 21 points (684 to 705) and decreased their credit utilization by 15 percent.

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