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Your credit score may soon be going up

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By Barbara Gibbs
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Here's some good news if you are concerned about your credit score.
Millions of Americans are seeing a boost in their score after an overhaul in the way the major credit reporting firms handle some kinds of information.

Non-loan items that went to collection firms, like old gym memberships or traffic tickets, will be removed.
The change follows an agreement with several states.
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