Image source: Getty Images You'll be surprised to find how big of an impact one error can make.  Key points Recently, I lost track of my bills and forgot to make a mortgage payment.I previously had a credit score in the mid 800s.My score fell around 140 points due to my error. Check out The Ascent's best credit cards for 2022 Recently, I made a big financial mistake. I lost track of my bill-paying schedule. And, as a result, I ended up missing a mortgage payment. I wasn't just a little behind, either.

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