Need to boost your credit score?

Unfortunately, a credit score isn't like a race car, where you can rev the engine and almost instantly feel the result.

Credit scores are more like your driving record: They take into account years of past behavior, not just your present actions.

In addition to making the right moves, you also have to be consistent. A few easy steps can push your score in the right direction.

Here are seven simple ways to improve your credit score.