To manage credit utilization effectively, individuals should: (1) regularly check credit reports for inaccuracies and negative items, (2) address negative or incorrect items immediately, (3) pay off credit card balances immediately to avoid interest, (4) keep credit card balances within recommended utilization ranges, (5) pay down high-interest debts first, (6) consider requesting a credit limit increase from issuers, and (7) avoid unnecessary credit card debt.

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  How Does Credit Utilization Affect Your Credit Score? - Centier Bank

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