My credit cards are maxed to their limits. Is this hurting my credit score?
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Yes! Optimally, you should try to keep your balances 35% below the limit. Try never to let the credit card balance exceed 50% of the credit limit.

Having credit cards can improve your credit scores—if you do not abuse them and if you have no more than one to three. Of course, making your payments on time will also help increase your scores.