Understanding a 590 Credit Score

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What Does a 590 Credit Score Mean?
300 to 579 is poor 580 to 669 is fair 670 to 739 is good 740 to 799 is very good 800 to 850 is exceptional
How Might a 590 Credit Score Impact Financing?
Factors That Influence Your Credit Score
Payment History
Credit Usage Rate
Credit History
Types of Credit
Recent Applications
Types of Credit Cards You May Be Able to Get With a 590 Credit Score
Secured Credit Cards
Unsecured Credit Cards
Store Credit Cards
Tips for Monitoring Your Credit Score
The Takeaway
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Jason Steele has been writing about credit cards and award travel since 2008. One of the nation's leading experts in this field, he has contributed to dozens of personal finance and travel outlets and has been widely quoted in the mainstream media.
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