There are many reasons why your credit history might be in danger. It could be that you have been shopping like nobody's business and running up a huge debt. Or it could be that you are falling behind on your loan repayments. Assuming you've managed to nip the problem in the bud and are slowly getting your finances back on track, there's always that uncomfortable moment when your previous credit record can crop up. Now, this might not cripple you. But until you can prove that you're well on your way to paying up on time it can certainly cause enough hassle to warrant finding out how to get rid of.The good news is, even if you do have a less than sparkling record, you should still have enough opportunities to clear your name and get back on track for having no problem applying for credit cards in the future. What is the only way of ensuring that your credit improves? You absolutely have to get rid of that burden of debt. A poor credit history is there for a reason, and it won't improve until you pay off the debts that dragged you there in the first place. Think of it as a scale where your overdue bills, repayments and so on are slowly pushing further as time drags on. Get rid of the debt, and you reduce the load you'll have to lift each month as well as showing that you're taking action to potential creditors.Minimum repayments can be a major drain on your credit history if you keep failing to meet them, which would only make your situation worse. It would help a great deal if you had a discussion with your creditors instead of avoiding them. Honestly explain what your financial problems are and seek a solution. There are enough ways of trying to cut out the late payments that you'll find one (or more) that will work for you, but until you've paid them all off, there's still that blemish on your record. If you land yourself with a history of bad credit, you can be certain that lenders will want to keep their distance from you. What can you do about that?Many people seek the help of their creditors to pay off their debts. If your available credit is already low then creditors won't necessarily have too much to quarrel about loaning you money, and tidying up all the itty-bitty payments. Again, talk to your creditor directly about ways of doing this, as they're often more than happy to offer advice on ways of getting their money back. This is a highly recommended step as having few payments to make every month, even if they are slightly larger, generally looks better on your credit history. Why? It shows you can manage your money and debts better than someone who owes the same amount, pays the same per month, but has it spread over twice the number of creditors. If you're proactive in clearing your credit history then it works wonders. Recovering from a spurt of overdue bills that have tarnished your credit record is by no means impossible. The best way to improve your credit scores is to get out there and just do it.