 Did you know a negative credit score can hurt your military career? Your credit score is a number generally between 350 and 850. This number helps measure your risk as a borrower or how likely it is that you'll pay your debt. The higher the number, the better your scores. Nearly 61% of security clearances that are pulled are due to financial reasons. If you need to improve your credit, there's a few steps you can take. First, find out what your score is. Make sure you know what all three of your credit scores are from Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. These are the bureaus that generate credit reports and credit scores. Next, clear up discrepancies. If there's data on your credit report that's not yours, each agency has procedures in place to help fix these errors. Lastly, use your line of credit responsibly to maintain good financial health. Contact your service providers to schedule automatic payments, ensuring that your bills are always paid on time. For more information on credit and managing finances, visit your Fleet and Family Support Center.