Ways to wreck your credit score

The days of easy money are over. You’ve probably noticed. Remember all those credit card offers that used to clog up your mailbox? No such problems lately.

When money is tight, your credit score becomes even more important. Unfortunately, lots of folks don’t know their score or have any idea of how they might ruin their standing.

Forbes recently offered up a list of 10 Ways to Wreck Your Credit Score. Do any of these look familiar? And: Is it just us, or do some of these not make a whole lot of sense?

Bankruptcy

Foreclosure/Loan Default

Late/Missing Payments

Carrying a High Balance

Excessive Credit Checks

Too Many Lines of Credit

Closing Cards

Debt Collectors

Not Using Credit

Consolidating Cards

To read more about these potential pitfalls, visit Forbes.