Refunds. When we receive a refund of tax weâve already paid, itâs a lot like discovering unexpected money in the bank. Everyone likes to see either a windowed envelope containing the stateâs check arrive in the mail -- or perhaps an electronic entry in a bank statement that the refund has already been deposited safely.
How long it takes to improve a credit score will depend, in part, on how actively you are trying to improve your score. It also depends on the cause(s) of the credit problem. Because of these and other variables, it's hard to put an exact time frame on it.ow long it takes to improve a credit score will depend, in part, on how actively you are trying to improve your score. It also depends on the cause(s) of the credit problem. Because of these and other variables, it's hard to put an exact time frame on it.
First, understand that improving your credit score takes time and diligent action. Paying your credit card balance off on time for two months won't equate to a meteoric rise in your credit score. What will make a positive difference is consistent action over time. Of course, when it comes to renting an apartment you may not have months to spend patiently coaxing your credit score higher and higher.