How Length of Credit History Impacts Your Credit Score
How long you’ve had credit affects your score. Learn how you can improve your credit age and potentially open more financial doors for your future.
Richard Horowitz
Richard Horowitz is a contributor focused on the credit card and consumer financial services industry. As SVP of Marketing, he works on strategies related to customer acquisition, lifecycle engagement, and customer communications. Richard writes about topics including credit card usage, consumer credit behavior, and financial habits—such as how individuals use credit in everyday situations, what may impact credit scores, and broader trends in spending, saving, and managing credit.
This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.