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Think a low credit score always means bad spending? Think again. 🇨🇦

Up to 1 in 5 Canadians have errors on their credit report pulling their score down without knowing it.

A low credit score isn’t always caused by your spending—sometimes it’s caused by reporting errors on your file! 🇨🇦

Here’s how to check and fix it step-by-step:

1️⃣ Get your free reports: Access your credit reports directly through Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada (or through your online banking partner).

2️⃣ Scan for mistakes: Check for incorrect personal details, accounts you never opened, or late payments that were reported by mistake.

3️⃣ File a dispute: Contact the credit bureau directly to request an investigation and removal of false information.

💡 Removing even one incorrect negative mark can give your score a quick boost.

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🚨 CREDIT MISTAKE #2:

Maxing Out Your Credit Cards

Are you using more than 30% of your credit limit?

High credit utilization is one of the fastest ways to drop your credit score—even if you pay your bill on time every month! 📉

THE FIX:

✅ Stay under 30%: On a $1,000 limit, keep your reported balance under $300.
✅ Pay mid-cycle: Make 2–3 smaller payments throughout the month before your statement closing date.
✅ Request a credit limit increase: Only do this if your spending habits are disciplined—this instantly lowers your utilization ratio!

👇 What percentage of your credit limit do you usually use? Comment below!

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🚨 Is your credit score helping you or holding you back?

In Canada, knowing where you stand can be the difference between getting approved or getting denied. 👇

🔴 Below 600 — Needs Work
🟡 600–659 — Fair
🟢 660–724 — Good
🏆 725+ — Excellent / Very Good

💡 Where does your score land right now?

👇 Comment your range below and follow PrimePath Financial for daily tips to build your credit.

📈 Building Financial Confidence Together.

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🚨 Thinking about applying for a new credit card?

STOP and read this first.

Applying for too many credit cards at once can cause multiple hard inquiries, which lowers your credit score and signals risk to lenders.

📈 Here is what you should do instead:

**see the comment section**

💰Building great credit isn’t a sprint—it’s built through consistent, smart habits.

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🚨 Mistake #2: Maxing Out Credit Cards

One of the biggest credit score mistakes is maxing out your credit cards.

A simple rule to remember:

✅ Keep your balance below 30% of your limit
✅ Make multiple payments during the month
✅ Request a higher limit only if you can manage it responsibly

Example:
$1,000 limit = Try to stay below $300.

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Good credit isn’t about spending more.

It’s about managing credit wisely and consistently.

Building Financial Confidence Together.

Missed ONE payment? Don’t panic—here’s what you should do next. 👇