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Utilization Optimizer

The fastest legal score lever. See exactly how much to pay down — and which card to pay first.

Card

Balance

Limit

Card

Balance

Limit

44.0%

Overall utilization on $2,200 of $5,000 in limits

Pay $750 to get under 30%
Pay $1,750 to get under 10% (the sweet spot)
Typical score impact at your level: 10-25 pts (estimate, not a guarantee)

Card 1: 90% used — pay $1,220 to reach 30%

What-If Score Simulator

Check the actions you can realistically take and see the range they typically move a file like yours.

Your current score

Get all cards under 30% utilizationGet all cards under 10% utilizationRemove one inaccurate collectionGoodwill-remove one late paymentBecome an authorized user on a seasoned cardOpen a secured card and pay on time 6 monthsNo new hard inquiries for 6 months6 straight months of on-time payments

Projected range

585 – 645

From 560 today. Estimates based on typical FICO factor weighting — not a guarantee.

Debt Payoff Planner

Compare avalanche vs. snowball with your real numbers and see which order saves you more.

Debt

Balance

APR %

Min pmt

Debt

Balance

APR %

Min pmt

Debt

Balance

APR %

Min pmt

Extra you can add each month

Avalanche (highest APR first)

2y 5m

$2,822 total interest

Payoff order: Collection → Credit card → Auto loan

Snowball (smallest balance first)

2y 7m

$3,227 total interest

Payoff order: Collection → Credit card → Auto loan

Estimates assume fixed rates and no new charges. Avalanche saves the most money; snowball builds momentum faster.

Bad Credit Cost Calculator

See in dollars what your current score is costing you — and what a higher score is worth.

Loan type

Amount financed

Term (years)

Score now

Goal score

Deep subprime (300-579)

$695/mo

at ~21.5% APR

Prime (660-719)

$516/mo

at ~9.8% APR

You'd keep $179/month — $12,913 over the life of the loan.

APRs are illustrative tier averages, not quotes. Your actual rate depends on the lender, income, and down payment.

Dispute Deadline Tracker

Bureaus generally have 30 days to investigate under the FCRA. Log what you sent and never miss the follow-up window.

Nothing tracked yet. Add your first dispute above.

Questions about your numbers?

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Every month counts

Here's what guessing is costing you

Your current score580

Credit card debt$6,000

Extra interest per year

$1,440

Every month you wait

$120

Estimate based on the numbers you entered; actual rates vary by lender.

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