how to clean up credit report? get better credit score?

Maurice R asked:


Ok, I had a credit card once and i missed a few payments. HOWEVER, i paid it off. It still shows up on my credit report..how can i clean this up?

now when i apply for a card anywhere i get turned down. How do i fix this?

Kathleen

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