Credit score: Why good financial behaviour can actually drag it down

So, what's your credit score? It's a bit like asking a woman how much she weighs, and the answer is fraught with just as much fear of judgment. But just like the number on the scale doesn't tell the whole story about your health, a pristine credit score is quite often not the symbol of financial virtuosity many believe it to be. In fact, some of the actions that drive up your score may actually drag down your finances.