With the recession of the past few years, many individuals’ credit scores have taken a hit. In addition to affecting your ability to get a mortgage, loan or credit card, your credit score can also affect how much you’ll pay for your insurance.

Credit scores range from a low of 330 to a high of 830. Today, the average American has a credit score of 687, reports Experian, one of the three major consumer credit reporting companies… [636 word article, Spring 2012]